How many renters in the Town of Potsdam, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.7% (±8.9 points) of renting households in the Town of Potsdam, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.7% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.0% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.8% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Potsdam
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Potsdam | St. Lawrence County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±5.4 points) | 13.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.0% (±3.8 points) | 11.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±5.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.5% (±2.6 points) | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±3.1 points) | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.0% (±8.3 points) | 40.7% | 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 Potsdam against St. Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Town of Potsdam | St. Lawrence County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.7% (±8.9 points) | 50.6% (±4.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.0% (±8.3 points) | 40.7% (±3.9 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.8% (±5.3 points) | 30.3% (±1.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,799 (±$4,507) | $29,658 (±$3,475) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $920 (±$86) | $818 (±$34) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Potsdam, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in St. Lawrence County (50.6%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Lawrence County, the Town of Potsdam ranks 8 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 105 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 Potsdam
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Potsdam | — | 63.7% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Village of Potsdam | 2.7 mi | 74.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Norwood | 5.0 mi | 53.6% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Madrid | 7.6 mi | 44.2% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norfolk (community) | 7.8 mi | 51.1% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Canton | 8.5 mi | 36.6% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Stockholm | 9.9 mi | 28.1% (±23.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Pierrepont | 11 mi | 13.9% (±46.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Canton | 11 mi | 34.1% (±12.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Canton, NY (36.6%), Town of Stockholm, NY (28.1%), Town of Pierrepont, NY (13.9%).
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 St. Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Rossie | 84.2% (±59.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Brasher | 74.3% (±35.3 points) |
| 4 | Town of Piercefield | 71.4% (±105.3 points) |
| 5 | Town of Pitcairn | 65.2% (±40.3 points) |
| 6 | Town of Lawrence | 64.4% (±49.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Gouverneur | 63.7% (±22.3 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Potsdam | 63.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 9 | Akwesasne | 62.3% (±23.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Town of Parishville | 61.6% (±50.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Town of Waddington | 61.6% (±30.4 points) |
| 12 | Town of Morristown | 60.8% (±34.0 points) |
| 13 | Town of De Kalb | 60.0% (±28.1 points) |
| 14 | Town of Norfolk | 57.8% (±29.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in St. Lawrence County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Potsdam 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 Potsdam
Are renters in the Town of Potsdam rent-burdened?
63.7% of renting households in the Town of Potsdam 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 Potsdam spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Potsdam, NY spends 39.8% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potsdam town, St. Lawrence County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potsdam town, St. Lawrence County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potsdam town, St. Lawrence County, New York
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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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