How many renters in the Town of Rockland, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
71.0% (±21.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Rockland, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 71.0% (±21.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 64.1% (±18.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Rockland
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Rockland | Sullivan County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.2% (±6.4 points) | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.8% (±13.0 points) | 13.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.0% (±7.3 points) | 16.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±14.9 points) | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±10.6 points) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 64.1% (±18.2 points) | 39.3% | 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 Rockland against Sullivan County, its state and the nation
| Town of Rockland | Sullivan County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 71.0% (±21.1 points) | 48.2% (±5.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 64.1% (±18.2 points) | 39.3% (±4.7 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 29.0% (±2.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,188 (±$16,435) | $44,880 (±$6,719) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,119 (±$152) | $1,106 (±$52) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Rockland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Sullivan County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sullivan County, the Town of Rockland ranks 1 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 53 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 Rockland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Rockland | — | 71.0% (±21.1 points) | — |
| Town of Colchester | 10.0 mi | 54.0% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Liberty | 10 mi | 39.5% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Callicoon | 11 mi | 62.7% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Andes | 12 mi | 56.3% (±39.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Liberty | 12 mi | 38.0% (±15.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Neversink | 12 mi | 53.6% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Fremont (Sullivan County) | 14 mi | 40.1% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Margaretville | 14 mi | 53.5% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Liberty, NY (39.5%), Village of Liberty, NY (38.0%).
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 Sullivan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Rockland | 71.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 2 | Town of Callicoon | 62.7% (±22.9 points) |
| 3 | Town of Bethel | 58.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Mamakating | 54.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of Neversink | 53.6% (±30.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Thompson | 50.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 7 | Town of Fallsburg | 47.7% (±8.3 points) |
Showing 7 of 15 places in Sullivan County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Rockland 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 Rockland
Are renters in the Town of Rockland rent-burdened?
71.0% of renting households in the Town of Rockland 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 Rockland spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Rockland, NY spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockland town, Sullivan County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockland town, Sullivan County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockland town, Sullivan 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 Rockland town, Sullivan County, New York (county subdivision:63176, in state:36 county:105).
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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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