How many renters in University Gardens, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in University Gardens, NY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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56.4% (±24.2 points) of renting households in University Gardens, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

45.1% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 56.4% (±24.2 points)
Paying 35% or more: 45.1% (±21.1 points)
Median share of income: 32.8% (±12.6 points)

Rent as a share of income in University Gardens

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	University Gardens	Nassau County	New York	United States
Less than 15%	16.7% (±16.0 points)	12.1%	14.0%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	11.8% (±11.5 points)	11.0%	11.7%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	8.3% (±13.0 points)	10.7%	11.5%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	6.9% (±10.7 points)	11.2%	10.7%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	11.3% (±11.8 points)	9.5%	9.0%	9.2%
35% or more	45.1% (±21.1 points)	45.5%	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.

University Gardens against Nassau County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	University Gardens	Nassau County	New York	United States
Paying 30% or more	56.4% (±24.2 points)	55.0% (±1.9 points)	52.1% (±0.4 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	45.1% (±21.1 points)	45.5% (±1.6 points)	43.1% (±0.3 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	32.8% (±12.6 points)	32.6% (±0.8 points)	31.2% (±0.3 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	—	$77,626 (±$3,199)	$57,803 (±$395)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$1,846 (±$414)	$2,252 (±$41)	$1,621 (±$7)	$1,413

In University Gardens, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Nassau County (55.0%).

It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In Nassau County, University Gardens ranks 26 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 164 of 407.

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 University Gardens

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with University Gardens
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
University Gardens	—	56.4% (±24.2 points)	—
Village of Russell Gardens	0.4 mi	30.4% (±18.6 points)	Not measurably different
Village of Great Neck Plaza	0.8 mi	53.3% (±15.6 points)	Not measurably different
Village of Great Neck Estates	1.0 mi	46.9% (±60.4 points)	Not measurably different
Village of Thomaston	1.1 mi	42.0% (±28.2 points)	Not measurably different
Village of Lake Success	1.2 mi	34.9% (±70.8 points)	Not measurably different
Great Neck Gardens	1.5 mi	0.0% (±38.2 points)	Lower
Village of Saddle Rock	1.7 mi	100.0% (±141.4 points)	Not measurably different
Manhasset	1.9 mi	36.0% (±16.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Great Neck Gardens, NY (0.0%).

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 Nassau County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
20	Salisbury (community)	58.9% (±30.4 points)
21	Inwood	58.4% (±12.7 points)
22 (tie)	Bethpage	58.1% (±18.9 points)
22 (tie)	Port Washington	58.1% (±15.4 points)
24	Greenvale	57.9% (±97.0 points)
25	South Farmingdale	57.7% (±23.4 points)
26	University Gardens	56.4% (±24.2 points)
27 (tie)	East Norwich	56.3% (±101.8 points)
27 (tie)	Plainview	56.3% (±18.2 points)
29	Elmont	56.1% (±12.0 points)
30	Seaford	55.9% (±26.8 points)
31	Herricks	55.6% (±50.7 points)
32	Baldwin (community)	53.9% (±14.1 points)

Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.

University Gardens is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside the Town of North Hempstead, whose figures include it.

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 University Gardens

Are renters in University Gardens rent-burdened?

56.4% of renting households in University Gardens 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 University Gardens spend on rent?

The median renting household in University Gardens, NY spends 32.8% (±12.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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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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