How many renters in Watervliet, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.8% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Watervliet, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.8% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.7% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Watervliet
| Share of income spent on rent | Watervliet | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±3.8 points) | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.7% (±9.2 points) | 15.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±4.1 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.7% (±3.4 points) | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.1% (±7.0 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.7% (±8.3 points) | 37.2% | 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.
Watervliet against Albany County, its state and the nation
| Watervliet | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.8% (±10.9 points) | 46.8% (±2.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.7% (±8.3 points) | 37.2% (±2.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±5.3 points) | 28.7% (±0.9 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,332 (±$12,128) | $54,733 (±$2,138) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,083 (±$60) | $1,313 (±$26) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Watervliet, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Albany County (46.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Albany County, Watervliet ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 386 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 Watervliet
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet | — | 49.8% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Town of Green Island | 1.8 mi | 46.2% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Green Island | 1.8 mi | 46.2% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 1.8 mi | 52.7% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Latham | 2.5 mi | 37.3% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Menands | 2.5 mi | 34.7% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loudonville | 3.0 mi | 50.3% (±36.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cohoes | 3.3 mi | 48.6% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wynantskill | 4.0 mi | 53.8% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Berne | 56.3% (±45.5 points) |
| 2 | Town of Knox | 53.8% (±48.7 points) |
| 3 | Albany | 51.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 | Watervliet | 49.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 5 | Cohoes | 48.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Coeymans | 47.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Green Island | 46.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Bethlehem | 40.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 9 | Town of New Scotland | 39.9% (±18.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Colonie | 39.7% (±5.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Albany County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Watervliet
Are renters in Watervliet rent-burdened?
49.8% of renting households in Watervliet 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 Watervliet spend on rent?
The median renting household in Watervliet, NY spends 29.8% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watervliet city, Albany County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watervliet city, Albany County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watervliet city, Albany 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 Watervliet city, Albany County, New York (county subdivision:78674, in state:36 county:001).
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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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