How many renters in Porters Neck, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.3% (±19.9 points) of renting households in Porters Neck, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.3% (±19.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.5% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Porters Neck
| Share of income spent on rent | Porters Neck | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.3% (±5.1 points) | 10.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±8.6 points) | 10.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.2% (±22.7 points) | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.8% (±15.5 points) | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.8% (±15.0 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.5% (±13.1 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.
Porters Neck against New Hanover County, its state and the nation
| Porters Neck | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.3% (±19.9 points) | 54.9% (±3.0 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.5% (±13.1 points) | 46.7% (±2.6 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±4.8 points) | 33.0% (±1.5 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,900 (±$4,639) | $49,019 (±$2,829) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,503 (±$457) | $1,417 (±$32) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Porters Neck, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Porters Neck ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 314 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 Porters Neck
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Neck | — | 49.3% (±19.9 points) | — |
| Bayshore | 1.9 mi | 43.2% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden | 2.3 mi | 71.9% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Murraysville | 4.1 mi | 45.6% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampstead | 4.9 mi | 34.5% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Grant | 5.5 mi | 66.3% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightsville Beach | 5.8 mi | 39.4% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northchase | 6.2 mi | 35.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skippers Corner | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±41.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Skippers Corner, NC (0.0%).
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 New Hanover County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kure Beach | 77.9% (±47.3 points) |
| 2 | Ogden | 71.9% (±38.9 points) |
| 3 | Kings Grant | 66.3% (±22.2 points) |
| 4 | Silver Lake | 59.4% (±22.4 points) |
| 5 | Wilmington | 56.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in New Hanover County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck
Are renters in Porters Neck rent-burdened?
49.3% of renting households in Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck spend on rent?
The median renting household in Porters Neck, NC spends 29.8% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porters Neck CDP, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porters Neck CDP, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck CDP, North Carolina (place:53475, 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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Figures last updated on .
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