How many renters in the Town of Somers, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.1% (±18.6 points) of renting households in the Town of Somers, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.1% (±18.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.7% (±18.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.2% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Somers
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Somers | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.1% (±16.4 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±6.2 points) | 10.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.4% (±4.1 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±9.5 points) | 10.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.4% (±3.2 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.7% (±18.3 points) | 44.5% | 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 Somers against Westchester County, its state and the nation
| Town of Somers | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.1% (±18.6 points) | 54.2% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.7% (±18.3 points) | 44.5% (±1.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.2% (±5.4 points) | 32.1% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $96,875 (±$66,197) | $69,175 (±$2,688) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,951 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Somers, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westchester County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Westchester County, the Town of Somers ranks 1 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 109 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 Somers
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Somers | — | 63.1% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Golden's Bridge | 2.9 mi | 24.6% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yorktown Heights | 3.6 mi | 70.0% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Katonah | 3.9 mi | 58.5% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Valley-Yorktown | 4.1 mi | 39.3% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mahopac | 4.6 mi | 81.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford Hills | 4.8 mi | 65.9% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Yorktown | 5.5 mi | 37.8% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Carmel | 5.7 mi | 68.1% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Yorktown, NY (37.8%).
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 Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Somers | 63.1% (±18.6 points) |
| 2 | Town of Ossining | 61.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Mamaroneck | 59.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Mount Pleasant | 59.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Peekskill | 58.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Eastchester | 58.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of North Castle | 56.0% (±22.4 points) |
Showing 7 of 25 places in Westchester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Somers include them.
The figures for the Town of Somers include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Heritage Hills, Lincolndale, Shenorock.
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 Somers
Are renters in the Town of Somers rent-burdened?
63.1% of renting households in the Town of Somers 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 Somers spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Somers, NY spends 37.2% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers town, Westchester County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers town, Westchester County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers town, Westchester 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 Somers town, Westchester County, New York (county subdivision:68308, in state:36 county:119).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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