How many renters in Myrtle Grove, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.8% (±14.7 points) of renting households in Myrtle Grove, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.8% (±14.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.5% (±14.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Myrtle Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Myrtle Grove | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.7% (±12.3 points) | 10.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±8.9 points) | 10.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±6.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.7% (±18.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.3% (±2.5 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.5% (±14.5 points) | 46.7% | 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.
Myrtle Grove against New Hanover County, its state and the nation
| Myrtle Grove | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.8% (±14.7 points) | 54.9% (±3.0 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.5% (±14.5 points) | 46.7% (±2.6 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±3.5 points) | 33.0% (±1.5 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,069 (±$13,813) | $49,019 (±$2,829) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,463 (±$290) | $1,417 (±$32) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Myrtle Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in New Hanover County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In New Hanover County, Myrtle Grove ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 470 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 Myrtle Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Grove | — | 37.8% (±14.7 points) | — |
| Silver Lake | 1.6 mi | 59.4% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Breeze | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington | 5.7 mi | 56.4% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
| Carolina Beach | 5.9 mi | 40.4% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightsville Beach | 7.9 mi | 39.4% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belville | 8.8 mi | 68.5% (±17.8 points) | Higher |
| Kure Beach | 8.9 mi | 77.9% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Grant | 9.7 mi | 66.3% (±22.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilmington, NC (56.4%), Belville, NC (68.5%), Kings Grant, NC (66.3%).
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 New Hanover County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Porters Neck | 49.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 7 | Murraysville | 45.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 8 | Bayshore | 43.2% (±37.3 points) |
| 9 | Carolina Beach | 40.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 10 | Wrightsville Beach | 39.4% (±26.8 points) |
| 11 | Wrightsboro | 39.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 12 | Myrtle Grove | 37.8% (±14.7 points) |
| 13 | Northchase | 35.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Sea Breeze | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Skippers Corner | 0.0% (±41.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in New Hanover County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Myrtle Grove is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Myrtle Grove
Are renters in Myrtle Grove rent-burdened?
37.8% of renting households in Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Myrtle Grove, NC spends 26.9% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtle Grove CDP, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtle Grove CDP, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtle Grove CDP, 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 Myrtle Grove CDP, North Carolina (place:45840, in state:37).
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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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