How many renters in the Town of Smithtown, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.8% (±9.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Smithtown, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.8% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.6% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.7% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Smithtown
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Smithtown | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±3.9 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.8% (±2.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±6.0 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±3.3 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.2% (±5.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.6% (±7.3 points) | 49.0% | 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 Smithtown against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Town of Smithtown | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.8% (±9.1 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.6% (±7.3 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.7% (±2.0 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,210 (±$16,391) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,233 (±$96) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Smithtown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, the Town of Smithtown ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 111 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 Smithtown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Smithtown | — | 62.8% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Village of Nissequogue | 1.2 mi | 73.1% (±59.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Head of the Harbor | 1.7 mi | 41.7% (±105.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stony Brook | 2.7 mi | 66.8% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Setauket | 3.9 mi | 22.9% (±35.9 points) | Lower |
| Village of Old Field | 4.1 mi | 60.4% (±58.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Setauket | 4.4 mi | 65.3% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Village of the Branch | 4.5 mi | 37.5% (±115.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Poquott | 5.1 mi | 50.0% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Setauket, NY (22.9%).
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 Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Town of Shelter Island | 100.0% (±56.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Shinnecock Reservation | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Poospatuck Reservation | 74.5% (±59.9 points) |
| 4 | Town of Brookhaven | 64.3% (±3.3 points) |
| 5 | Town of Smithtown | 62.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of East Hampton | 61.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 7 | Town of Southampton | 57.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 8 | Town of Babylon | 56.6% (±4.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of Riverhead | 56.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Islip | 56.2% (±3.1 points) |
| 11 | Town of Southold | 54.3% (±13.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Smithtown include them.
The figures for the Town of Smithtown include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Commack, Hauppauge, Kings Park, Nesconset, St. James, Smithtown (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 Smithtown
Are renters in the Town of Smithtown rent-burdened?
62.8% of renting households in the Town of Smithtown 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 Smithtown spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Smithtown, NY spends 33.7% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithtown town, Suffolk County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithtown town, Suffolk County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithtown town, Suffolk 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 Smithtown town, Suffolk County, New York (county subdivision:68000, in state:36 county:103).
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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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