How many renters in Milton-Freewater, OR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.8% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Milton-Freewater, OR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.8% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.1% (±12.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±8.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Milton-Freewater
| Share of income spent on rent | Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.7% (±10.2 points) | 18.8% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.2% (±12.3 points) | 13.7% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.9% (±1.9 points) | 15.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±9.2 points) | 8.6% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.7% (±14.1 points) | 12.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.1% (±12.5 points) | 31.7% | 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.
Milton-Freewater against Umatilla County, its state and the nation
| Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.8% (±18.8 points) | 43.9% (±6.1 points) | 52.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.1% (±12.5 points) | 31.7% (±4.7 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±8.9 points) | 26.5% (±2.6 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,648 (±$9,475) | $45,467 (±$4,423) | $55,785 (±$659) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $877 (±$178) | $997 (±$40) | $1,525 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Milton-Freewater, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Umatilla County (43.9%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (52.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Umatilla County, Milton-Freewater ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 181 of 300.
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 Milton-Freewater
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-Freewater | — | 45.8% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Umapine | 6.0 mi | 18.3% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| College Place | 7.4 mi | 58.9% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 8.4 mi | 58.3% (±111.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett | 8.6 mi | 57.4% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walla Walla East | 8.8 mi | 100.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walla Walla | 9.5 mi | 54.9% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Athena | 9.7 mi | 27.9% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helix | 14 mi | 0.0% (±109.6 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 Umatilla County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weston | 58.3% (±111.5 points) |
| 2 | Pendleton | 50.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | Hermiston | 49.4% (±12.4 points) |
| 4 | Milton-Freewater | 45.8% (±18.8 points) |
| 5 | Umatilla | 45.2% (±27.7 points) |
| 6 | Stanfield | 45.1% (±22.5 points) |
| 7 | Athena | 27.9% (±25.1 points) |
| 8 | Echo | 25.7% (±67.7 points) |
| 9 | Umapine | 18.3% (±44.5 points) |
| 10 | Ukiah | 15.4% (±95.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Umatilla 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 Milton-Freewater
Are renters in Milton-Freewater rent-burdened?
45.8% of renting households in Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater spend on rent?
The median renting household in Milton-Freewater, OR spends 28.0% (±8.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
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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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