How many renters in Central Falls, RI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.7% (±8.1 points) of renting households in Central Falls, RI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.7% (±8.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.7% (±7.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Central Falls
| Share of income spent on rent | Central Falls | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±4.0 points) | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±4.2 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±5.4 points) | 14.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.8% (±5.5 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.0% (±4.1 points) | 10.3% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.7% (±7.0 points) | 37.0% | 37.8% | 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.
Central Falls against Providence County, its state and the nation
| Central Falls | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.7% (±8.1 points) | 47.3% (±1.5 points) | 47.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.7% (±7.0 points) | 37.0% (±1.3 points) | 37.8% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±2.6 points) | 28.9% (±0.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,776 (±$6,580) | $48,754 (±$1,799) | $50,251 (±$1,401) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,200 (±$75) | $1,312 (±$21) | $1,342 (±$19) | $1,413 |
In Central Falls, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Providence County (47.3%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Providence County, Central Falls ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 9 of 39.
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 Central Falls
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls | — | 56.7% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Pawtucket | 1.5 mi | 45.9% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Valley Falls | 2.3 mi | 46.4% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Seekonk | 3.3 mi | 20.2% (±45.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 3.4 mi | 40.4% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| North Providence | 3.8 mi | 42.7% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Providence | 4.8 mi | 48.0% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Seekonk | 5.2 mi | 54.8% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland | 5.5 mi | 47.9% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pawtucket, RI (45.9%), Lincoln, RI (40.4%), North Providence, RI (42.7%).
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 Providence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster | 65.8% (±30.6 points) |
| 2 | Glocester | 64.5% (±35.7 points) |
| 3 | Scituate | 59.6% (±25.0 points) |
| 4 | Smithfield | 57.1% (±13.2 points) |
| 5 | Central Falls | 56.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 6 | East Providence | 48.5% (±6.2 points) |
| 7 | Providence | 48.0% (±2.9 points) |
| 8 | Cumberland | 47.9% (±9.9 points) |
| 9 | Cranston | 47.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 10 | Woonsocket | 46.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 11 | Pawtucket | 45.9% (±4.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Providence 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 Central Falls
Are renters in Central Falls rent-burdened?
56.7% of renting households in Central Falls 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 Central Falls spend on rent?
The median renting household in Central Falls, RI spends 32.6% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Falls city, Rhode Island
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Falls city, Rhode Island
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Falls city, Rhode Island
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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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