How many renters in the Town of Richfield, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.1% (±18.0 points) of renting households in the Town of Richfield, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.1% (±18.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.7% (±15.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Richfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Richfield | Otsego County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.1% (±19.6 points) | 14.0% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.0% (±5.8 points) | 19.1% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±13.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.1% (±14.3 points) | 11.3% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±8.6 points) | 10.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.7% (±15.8 points) | 33.9% | 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 Richfield against Otsego County, its state and the nation
| Town of Richfield | Otsego County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.1% (±18.0 points) | 44.0% (±6.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.7% (±15.8 points) | 33.9% (±5.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±6.7 points) | 27.4% (±2.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,595 (±$10,544) | $46,448 (±$5,635) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $802 (±$72) | $987 (±$42) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Richfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Otsego County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Otsego County, the Town of Richfield ranks 14 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 640 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 Richfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Richfield | — | 39.1% (±18.0 points) | — |
| Village of Richfield Springs | 3.1 mi | 67.3% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Exeter | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Columbia | 5.4 mi | 20.0% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Warren | 6.4 mi | 19.7% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Winfield | 6.8 mi | 54.3% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of West Winfield | 7.6 mi | 42.1% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Plainfield | 7.6 mi | 40.6% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Otsego | 7.7 mi | 30.6% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Otsego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Town of Decatur | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 9 | Town of Otego | 47.3% (±25.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Oneonta | 46.9% (±11.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Town of Oneonta | 46.9% (±26.9 points) |
| 12 | Town of Morris | 43.2% (±29.5 points) |
| 13 | Town of Plainfield | 40.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 14 | Town of Richfield | 39.1% (±18.0 points) |
| 15 | Town of Unadilla | 36.8% (±18.8 points) |
| 16 | Town of Edmeston | 35.3% (±22.9 points) |
| 17 | Town of Milford | 33.7% (±26.4 points) |
| 18 | Town of Laurens | 31.3% (±18.4 points) |
| 19 | Town of Otsego | 30.6% (±16.8 points) |
| 20 | Town of New Lisbon | 29.1% (±33.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Otsego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Richfield 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 Richfield
Are renters in the Town of Richfield rent-burdened?
39.1% of renting households in the Town of Richfield 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 Richfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Richfield, NY spends 26.1% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richfield town, Otsego County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richfield town, Otsego County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richfield town, Otsego 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 Richfield town, Otsego County, New York (county subdivision:61467, in state:36 county:077).
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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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