How many renters in North Smithfield, RI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.6% (±14.8 points) of renting households in North Smithfield, RI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.6% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.8% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.5% (±6.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in North Smithfield
| Share of income spent on rent | North Smithfield | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 34.6% (±15.1 points) | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±8.3 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±9.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±6.3 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±7.6 points) | 10.3% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.8% (±12.7 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.
North Smithfield against Providence County, its state and the nation
| North Smithfield | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.6% (±14.8 points) | 47.3% (±1.5 points) | 47.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.8% (±12.7 points) | 37.0% (±1.3 points) | 37.8% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.5% (±6.4 points) | 28.9% (±0.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,500 (±$25,444) | $48,754 (±$1,799) | $50,251 (±$1,401) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,282 (±$531) | $1,312 (±$21) | $1,342 (±$19) | $1,413 |
In North Smithfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Providence County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Providence County, North Smithfield ranks 15 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 35 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 North Smithfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Smithfield | — | 33.6% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Woonsocket | 2.9 mi | 46.7% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland Hill | 4.3 mi | 74.0% (±22.2 points) | Higher |
| Blackstone | 4.5 mi | 65.1% (±19.1 points) | Higher |
| Millville | 4.6 mi | 36.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithfield | 5.2 mi | 57.1% (±13.2 points) | Higher |
| Harmony | 6.2 mi | 100.0% (±102.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 6.4 mi | 40.4% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland | 6.4 mi | 47.9% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cumberland Hill, RI (74.0%), Blackstone, MA (65.1%), Smithfield, RI (57.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cranston | 47.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 10 | Woonsocket | 46.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 11 | Pawtucket | 45.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 12 | North Providence | 42.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 13 | Lincoln | 40.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 14 | Johnston | 38.1% (±9.9 points) |
| 15 | North Smithfield | 33.6% (±14.8 points) |
| 16 | Burrillville | 32.1% (±15.2 points) |
Showing 8 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 North Smithfield
Are renters in North Smithfield rent-burdened?
33.6% of renting households in North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in North Smithfield, RI spends 22.5% (±6.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Smithfield town, Providence County, Rhode Island
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Smithfield town, Providence County, Rhode Island
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Smithfield town, Providence County, Rhode Island
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 North Smithfield town, Providence County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:52480, in state:44 county:007).
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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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