How many renters in the Town of Union, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.1% (±5.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Union, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.1% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±4.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Union
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Union | Broome County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.0% (±3.2 points) | 15.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±3.2 points) | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.4% (±2.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±2.2 points) | 11.1% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±2.0 points) | 7.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±4.7 points) | 43.2% | 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 Union against Broome County, its state and the nation
| Town of Union | Broome County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.1% (±5.1 points) | 50.5% (±2.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±4.7 points) | 43.2% (±2.7 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±2.3 points) | 30.3% (±1.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,401 (±$3,997) | $36,405 (±$2,439) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $936 (±$37) | $941 (±$22) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Union, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Broome County (50.5%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Broome County, the Town of Union ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 399 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 Union
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Union | — | 49.1% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Village of Endicott | 2.5 mi | 43.5% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Johnson City | 3.5 mi | 57.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Maine | 4.9 mi | 26.2% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vestal | 5.3 mi | 57.9% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dickinson (Broome County) | 6.3 mi | 35.9% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Binghamton | 6.5 mi | 51.4% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tioga Terrace | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Port Dickinson | 7.1 mi | 26.9% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Port Dickinson, NY (26.9%).
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 Broome County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Kirkwood | 60.5% (±24.3 points) |
| 4 | Town of Vestal | 57.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Nanticoke | 57.4% (±38.3 points) |
| 6 | Town of Sanford | 54.0% (±24.8 points) |
| 7 | Town of Binghamton | 53.1% (±28.6 points) |
| 8 | Binghamton | 51.4% (±4.0 points) |
| 9 | Town of Union | 49.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 10 | Town of Triangle | 46.4% (±18.0 points) |
| 11 | Town of Conklin | 43.8% (±27.5 points) |
| 12 | Town of Chenango | 41.7% (±14.7 points) |
| 13 | Town of Windsor | 40.7% (±20.5 points) |
| 14 | Town of Fenton | 40.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 15 | Town of Dickinson (Broome County) | 35.9% (±16.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Broome County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Union include them.
The figures for the Town of Union include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Endwell.
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 Union
Are renters in the Town of Union rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in the Town of Union 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 Union spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Union, NY spends 29.6% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Broome County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Broome County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union town, Broome 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 Union town, Broome County, New York (county subdivision:76056, in state:36 county:007).
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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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