How many renters in Hendersonville, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.9% (±9.7 points) of renting households in Hendersonville, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.9% (±9.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.3% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hendersonville
| Share of income spent on rent | Hendersonville | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.4% (±3.8 points) | 13.4% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±4.3 points) | 14.9% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±6.7 points) | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±3.2 points) | 10.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.6% (±5.7 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.3% (±7.8 points) | 38.1% | 39.6% | 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.
Hendersonville against Henderson County, its state and the nation
| Hendersonville | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.9% (±9.7 points) | 47.7% (±5.4 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.3% (±7.8 points) | 38.1% (±4.7 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±2.5 points) | 28.9% (±2.3 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,708 (±$2,946) | $46,217 (±$4,837) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,332 (±$76) | $1,187 (±$55) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hendersonville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Henderson County (47.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Henderson County, Hendersonville ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 186 of 650.
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 Hendersonville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | — | 59.9% (±9.7 points) | — |
| Barker Heights | 1.3 mi | 24.7% (±31.4 points) | Lower |
| Balfour | 2.7 mi | 12.8% (±43.1 points) | Lower |
| Laurel Park | 2.8 mi | 31.5% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Hill | 2.9 mi | 73.7% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Flat Rock | 3.7 mi | 26.2% (±17.8 points) | Lower |
| Flat Rock | 3.9 mi | 47.8% (±58.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Home | 4.2 mi | 61.4% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dana | 5.3 mi | 29.5% (±25.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barker Heights, NC (24.7%), Balfour, NC (12.8%), East Flat Rock, NC (26.2%).
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 Henderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Hill | 73.7% (±33.7 points) |
| 2 | Mountain Home | 61.4% (±27.9 points) |
| 3 | Hendersonville | 59.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 4 | Etowah | 49.1% (±20.0 points) |
| 5 | Fletcher | 48.5% (±28.2 points) |
| 6 | Flat Rock | 47.8% (±58.8 points) |
| 7 | Fruitland | 37.5% (±38.9 points) |
| 8 | Hoopers Creek | 36.0% (±59.2 points) |
| 9 | Edneyville | 32.3% (±21.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Henderson 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 Hendersonville
Are renters in Hendersonville rent-burdened?
59.9% of renting households in Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hendersonville, NC spends 33.4% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hendersonville city, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hendersonville city, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hendersonville city, North Carolina
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 Hendersonville city, North Carolina (place:30720, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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