How many renters in the Town of Pelham, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.1% (±14.0 points) of renting households in the Town of Pelham, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.1% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.7% (±13.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Pelham
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Pelham | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.6% (±8.2 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.7% (±6.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.0% (±10.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±7.3 points) | 10.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.4% (±3.3 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.7% (±13.6 points) | 44.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
The Town of Pelham against Westchester County, its state and the nation
| Town of Pelham | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.1% (±14.0 points) | 54.2% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.7% (±13.6 points) | 44.5% (±1.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±5.2 points) | 32.1% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $112,644 (±$24,326) | $69,175 (±$2,688) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,308 (±$160) | $1,951 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Pelham, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westchester County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Westchester County, the Town of Pelham ranks 22 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 593 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near the Town of Pelham
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Pelham | — | 41.1% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Village of Pelham Manor | 0.5 mi | 12.2% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Pelham | 0.7 mi | 46.8% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vernon | 1.5 mi | 54.8% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Rochelle | 2.1 mi | 51.0% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bronxville | 2.9 mi | 35.7% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Larchmont | 3.4 mi | 73.2% (±26.7 points) | Higher |
| Town of Mamaroneck | 3.6 mi | 59.8% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Town of Eastchester | 3.6 mi | 58.6% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Larchmont, NY (73.2%), Town of Mamaroneck, NY (59.8%), Town of Eastchester, NY (58.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Town of Greenburgh | 51.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 17 | New Rochelle | 51.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 18 | Rye | 50.9% (±14.2 points) |
| 19 | Town of Cortlandt | 49.6% (±9.5 points) |
| 20 | Town of Lewisboro | 48.9% (±24.2 points) |
| 21 | Town of Mount Kisco | 47.2% (±16.6 points) |
| 22 | Town of Pelham | 41.1% (±14.0 points) |
| 23 | Town of Yorktown | 37.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 24 | Town of Pound Ridge | 37.1% (±43.9 points) |
| 25 | Town of North Salem | 33.1% (±22.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 25 places in Westchester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Pelham include them.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Town of Pelham
Are renters in the Town of Pelham rent-burdened?
41.1% of renting households in the Town of Pelham pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in the Town of Pelham spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Pelham, NY spends 26.1% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pelham town, Westchester County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pelham town, Westchester County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pelham town, Westchester County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pelham town, Westchester County, New York (county subdivision:57012, in state:36 county:119).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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