How many renters in the Town of Wallkill, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±9.1 points) of renting households in the Town of Wallkill, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.6% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Wallkill
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Wallkill | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±5.9 points) | 8.7% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.9% (±3.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.9% (±5.2 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±3.3 points) | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±4.9 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.6% (±7.7 points) | 48.0% | 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 Wallkill against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Town of Wallkill | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±9.1 points) | 57.2% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.6% (±7.7 points) | 48.0% (±2.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±4.6 points) | 33.9% (±1.4 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,939 (±$24,271) | $54,864 (±$3,152) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,790 (±$80) | $1,680 (±$32) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Wallkill, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (57.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, the Town of Wallkill ranks 14 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 309 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 Wallkill
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Wallkill | — | 52.8% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Middletown | 3.3 mi | 55.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bloomingburg | 4.9 mi | 79.8% (±21.0 points) | Higher |
| Town of Mount Hope | 6.9 mi | 45.8% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Goshen | 7.2 mi | 52.6% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Crawford | 7.2 mi | 38.3% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Otisville | 7.3 mi | 53.2% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Wurtsboro | 7.4 mi | 38.5% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Goshen | 7.9 mi | 49.2% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Bloomingburg, NY (79.8%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Town of Montgomery | 57.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Town of Wawayanda | 57.8% (±24.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of Warwick | 57.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 11 | Town of Deerpark | 56.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Middletown | 55.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Town of Highlands | 55.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 14 | Town of Wallkill | 52.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 15 | Town of Goshen | 49.2% (±16.8 points) |
| 16 | Town of Greenville (Orange County) | 48.9% (±36.3 points) |
| 17 | Town of Monroe | 46.5% (±15.4 points) |
| 18 | Town of Mount Hope | 45.8% (±21.7 points) |
| 19 | Town of Cornwall | 45.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 20 | Town of Newburgh | 44.1% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Wallkill include them.
The figures for the Town of Wallkill include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Mechanicstown, Scotchtown, Washington Heights.
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 Wallkill
Are renters in the Town of Wallkill rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in the Town of Wallkill 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 Wallkill spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Wallkill, NY spends 31.7% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallkill town, Orange County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallkill town, Orange County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wallkill town, Orange 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 Wallkill town, Orange County, New York (county subdivision:77992, in state:36 county:071).
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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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