How many renters in Myrtle Creek, OR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.4% (±19.6 points) of renting households in Myrtle Creek, OR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.4% (±19.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.5% (±18.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±8.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Myrtle Creek
| Share of income spent on rent | Myrtle Creek | Douglas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 30.8% (±18.0 points) | 13.0% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 1.3% (±2.9 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±12.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±10.8 points) | 10.5% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±6.5 points) | 9.8% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.5% (±18.5 points) | 41.4% | 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.
Myrtle Creek against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Myrtle Creek | Douglas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.4% (±19.6 points) | 51.2% (±4.6 points) | 52.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.5% (±18.5 points) | 41.4% (±4.0 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±8.0 points) | 30.6% (±1.9 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,413 (±$18,720) | $43,228 (±$2,744) | $55,785 (±$659) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,013 (±$104) | $1,055 (±$45) | $1,525 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Myrtle Creek, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Douglas County (51.2%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (52.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Douglas County, Myrtle Creek ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 203 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 Myrtle Creek
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Creek | — | 42.4% (±19.6 points) | — |
| Tri-City | 2.6 mi | 74.1% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riddle | 6.5 mi | 44.2% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canyonville | 6.7 mi | 56.2% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winston | 9.9 mi | 53.6% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green | 10 mi | 37.7% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseburg | 14 mi | 54.6% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseburg North | 17 mi | 41.6% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glide | 21 mi | 29.5% (±64.6 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 Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sutherlin | 58.9% (±18.6 points) |
| 5 | Canyonville | 56.2% (±21.9 points) |
| 6 | Roseburg | 54.6% (±8.3 points) |
| 7 | Winston | 53.6% (±17.2 points) |
| 8 | Glendale | 44.8% (±34.8 points) |
| 9 | Riddle | 44.2% (±27.9 points) |
| 10 | Myrtle Creek | 42.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 11 | Roseburg North | 41.6% (±23.3 points) |
| 12 | Reedsport | 41.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 13 | Oakland | 40.6% (±47.5 points) |
| 14 | Yoncalla | 40.3% (±35.5 points) |
| 15 | Green | 37.7% (±17.1 points) |
| 16 | Glide | 29.5% (±64.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Douglas 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 Myrtle Creek
Are renters in Myrtle Creek rent-burdened?
42.4% of renting households in Myrtle Creek 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 Creek spend on rent?
The median renting household in Myrtle Creek, OR spends 27.3% (±8.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtle Creek city, Oregon
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtle Creek city, Oregon
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtle Creek city, Oregon
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 Creek city, Oregon (place:50950, in state:41).
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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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