How many renters in Piney Green, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.3% (±13.1 points) of renting households in Piney Green, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.3% (±13.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.0% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Piney Green
| Share of income spent on rent | Piney Green | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±6.2 points) | 9.8% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.8% (±11.3 points) | 15.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±7.5 points) | 12.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.3% (±8.4 points) | 10.4% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.0% (±10.0 points) | 40.4% | 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.
Piney Green against Onslow County, its state and the nation
| Piney Green | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.3% (±13.1 points) | 50.8% (±3.6 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.0% (±10.0 points) | 40.4% (±2.9 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±4.3 points) | 30.4% (±1.4 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,037 (±$19,092) | $48,623 (±$2,296) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,202 (±$90) | $1,265 (±$40) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Piney Green, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Onslow County (50.8%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Onslow County, Piney Green ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 440 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 Piney Green
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Green | — | 41.3% (±13.1 points) | — |
| Pumpkin Center | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±56.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksonville | 5.8 mi | 56.4% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Half Moon | 10 mi | 46.3% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maysville | 11 mi | 53.8% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swansboro | 11 mi | 32.2% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peletier | 13 mi | 47.5% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Point | 14 mi | 44.9% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cape Carteret | 15 mi | 83.0% (±25.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jacksonville, NC (56.4%), Cape Carteret, NC (83.0%).
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 Onslow County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | 56.4% (±5.3 points) |
| 2 | Half Moon | 46.3% (±22.7 points) |
| 3 | Piney Green | 41.3% (±13.1 points) |
| 4 | North Topsail Beach | 39.1% (±77.8 points) |
| 5 | Swansboro | 32.2% (±23.4 points) |
| 6 | Sneads Ferry | 31.3% (±23.1 points) |
| 7 | Richlands | 24.8% (±20.4 points) |
| 8 | Holly Ridge | 21.1% (±36.2 points) |
| 9 | Pumpkin Center | 0.0% (±56.6 points) |
Piney Green 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 Piney Green
Are renters in Piney Green rent-burdened?
41.3% of renting households in Piney Green 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 Piney Green spend on rent?
The median renting household in Piney Green, NC spends 26.6% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piney Green CDP, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piney Green CDP, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piney Green 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 Piney Green CDP, North Carolina (place:52260, 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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