How many renters in the Town of Wappinger, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.8% (±8.0 points) of renting households in the Town of Wappinger, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.8% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.1% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Wappinger
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Wappinger | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±2.4 points) | 9.3% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.0% (±6.4 points) | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.3% (±5.4 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±4.0 points) | 13.3% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±4.0 points) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±6.9 points) | 43.7% | 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 Wappinger against Dutchess County, its state and the nation
| Town of Wappinger | Dutchess County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.8% (±8.0 points) | 52.4% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±6.9 points) | 43.7% (±2.4 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.1% (±3.2 points) | 31.4% (±1.4 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,000 (±$8,959) | $58,654 (±$3,417) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,708 (±$94) | $1,582 (±$45) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Wappinger, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dutchess County (52.4%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dutchess County, the Town of Wappinger ranks 17 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 488 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 Wappinger
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Wappinger | — | 45.8% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Village of Wappingers Falls | 1.5 mi | 55.9% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brinckerhoff | 2.8 mi | 7.3% (±31.8 points) | Lower |
| Merritt Park | 3.5 mi | 57.8% (±63.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Fishkill | 3.7 mi | 52.0% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Junction | 4.1 mi | 37.5% (±52.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crown Heights | 4.2 mi | 64.4% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oaks Mill | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±128.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marlboro | 4.6 mi | 76.2% (±23.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brinckerhoff, NY (7.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marlboro, NY (76.2%).
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 Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Town of Union Vale | 52.1% (±31.3 points) |
| 12 | Town of LaGrange | 51.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 13 | Town of Poughkeepsie | 50.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Hyde Park | 48.6% (±9.1 points) |
| 15 | Town of Fishkill | 48.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 16 | Beacon | 46.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 17 | Town of Wappinger | 45.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 18 | Town of Beekman | 45.3% (±24.5 points) |
| 19 | Town of Milan | 44.3% (±26.1 points) |
| 20 | Town of East Fishkill | 38.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 21 | Town of Washington | 38.1% (±17.4 points) |
| 22 | Town of Pine Plains | 30.6% (±35.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Dutchess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Wappinger include them.
The figures for the Town of Wappinger include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Myers Corner.
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 Wappinger
Are renters in the Town of Wappinger rent-burdened?
45.8% of renting households in the Town of Wappinger 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 Wappinger spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Wappinger, NY spends 28.1% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wappinger town, Dutchess County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wappinger town, Dutchess County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wappinger town, Dutchess 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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