How many renters in the Town of Penfield, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.9% (±7.7 points) of renting households in the Town of Penfield, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.9% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.9% (±6.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Penfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Penfield | Monroe County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.1% (±4.2 points) | 12.4% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±4.1 points) | 12.7% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±3.9 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±4.3 points) | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±4.2 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.9% (±6.5 points) | 42.4% | 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 Penfield against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Town of Penfield | Monroe County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.9% (±7.7 points) | 51.3% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.9% (±6.5 points) | 42.4% (±1.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±3.0 points) | 30.8% (±0.7 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,489 (±$6,758) | $43,830 (±$1,527) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,473 (±$120) | $1,173 (±$12) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Penfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monroe County (51.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, the Town of Penfield ranks 8 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 360 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 Penfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Penfield | — | 50.9% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Town of East Rochester | 3.5 mi | 32.6% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| Village of East Rochester | 3.5 mi | 32.6% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| Village of Fairport | 3.6 mi | 41.5% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Webster | 4.6 mi | 45.0% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Perinton | 5.1 mi | 49.0% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Webster | 5.4 mi | 53.9% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Pittsford | 5.6 mi | 43.4% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gananda | 5.7 mi | 88.4% (±25.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of East Rochester, NY (32.6%), Village of East Rochester, NY (32.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gananda, NY (88.4%).
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 Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Irondequoit | 57.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 | Town of Riga | 56.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Webster | 53.9% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 | Rochester | 53.4% (±2.0 points) |
| 6 | Town of Henrietta | 52.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of Chili | 51.4% (±10.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Penfield | 50.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Greece | 50.3% (±5.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of Parma | 49.7% (±16.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Brighton (Monroe County) | 49.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 12 | Town of Perinton | 49.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 13 | Town of Pittsford | 46.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | Town of Sweden | 46.5% (±8.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Monroe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Penfield 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 Penfield
Are renters in the Town of Penfield rent-burdened?
50.9% of renting households in the Town of Penfield 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 Penfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Penfield, NY spends 30.5% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penfield town, Monroe County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penfield town, Monroe County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penfield town, Monroe 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 Penfield town, Monroe County, New York (county subdivision:57144, in state:36 county:055).
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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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