How many renters in the Town of Rotterdam, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.3% (±8.6 points) of renting households in the Town of Rotterdam, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.3% (±8.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.4% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Rotterdam
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Rotterdam | Schenectady County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±3.3 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±6.0 points) | 11.6% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.8% (±6.1 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±3.7 points) | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±5.4 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.4% (±6.7 points) | 44.4% | 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 Rotterdam against Schenectady County, its state and the nation
| Town of Rotterdam | Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.3% (±8.6 points) | 53.9% (±3.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.4% (±6.7 points) | 44.4% (±3.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±4.2 points) | 32.1% (±1.7 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,335 (±$6,595) | $43,858 (±$4,665) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,292 (±$70) | $1,194 (±$28) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Rotterdam, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Schenectady County (53.9%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Schenectady County, the Town of Rotterdam ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 502 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 Rotterdam
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Rotterdam | — | 45.3% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Village of Scotia | 3.0 mi | 54.3% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Princetown | 3.4 mi | 67.6% (±48.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schenectady | 4.3 mi | 58.4% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Town of Glenville | 5.4 mi | 45.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Glenville | 5.5 mi | 38.3% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mariaville Lake | 6.1 mi | 100.0% (±39.3 points) | Higher |
| Niskayuna (community) | 6.3 mi | 39.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Niskayuna | 7.0 mi | 39.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Schenectady, NY (58.4%), Mariaville Lake, NY (100.0%).
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 Schenectady County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Duanesburg | 74.5% (±40.4 points) |
| 2 | Town of Princetown | 67.6% (±48.7 points) |
| 3 | Schenectady | 58.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 4 | Town of Rotterdam | 45.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 5 | Town of Glenville | 45.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 6 | Town of Niskayuna | 39.3% (±15.3 points) |
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Rotterdam include them.
The figures for the Town of Rotterdam include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Rotterdam (community).
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 Rotterdam
Are renters in the Town of Rotterdam rent-burdened?
45.3% of renting households in the Town of Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Rotterdam, NY spends 27.4% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rotterdam town, Schenectady County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rotterdam town, Schenectady County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rotterdam town, Schenectady 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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