How many renters in White Plains, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.4% (±5.2 points) of renting households in White Plains, 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 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.4% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±4.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in White Plains
| Share of income spent on rent | White Plains | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±2.7 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±2.2 points) | 10.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±3.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±2.3 points) | 10.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±3.0 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±4.2 points) | 44.5% | 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.
White Plains against Westchester County, its state and the nation
| White Plains | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.4% (±5.2 points) | 54.2% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±4.2 points) | 44.5% (±1.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±1.8 points) | 32.1% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,779 (±$9,402) | $69,175 (±$2,688) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,269 (±$89) | $1,951 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In White Plains, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westchester County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Westchester County, White Plains ranks 10 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 269 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 White Plains
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains | — | 54.4% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Town of Harrison | 1.7 mi | 53.6% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Harrison | 1.7 mi | 53.6% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Scarsdale | 2.5 mi | 54.3% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Scarsdale | 2.5 mi | 54.3% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview (Westchester County) | 2.7 mi | 34.1% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsdale | 2.8 mi | 35.3% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Rye Brook | 3.4 mi | 65.7% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rye | 3.5 mi | 54.2% (±8.1 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 Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Mount Pleasant | 59.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Peekskill | 58.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Eastchester | 58.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of North Castle | 56.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 8 | Mount Vernon | 54.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 9 | Yonkers | 54.5% (±3.1 points) |
| 10 | White Plains | 54.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 11 | Town of Scarsdale | 54.3% (±21.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Rye | 54.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | Town of Harrison | 53.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | Town of New Castle | 52.2% (±17.3 points) |
| 15 | Town of Bedford | 51.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 16 | Town of Greenburgh | 51.1% (±5.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Westchester 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 White Plains
Are renters in White Plains rent-burdened?
54.4% of renting households in White Plains 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 White Plains spend on rent?
The median renting household in White Plains, NY spends 31.7% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester 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 White Plains city, Westchester County, New York (county subdivision:81677, in state:36 county:119).
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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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