How many renters in South Kingstown, RI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.9% (±11.0 points) of renting households in South Kingstown, RI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.9% (±11.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.8% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Kingstown
| Share of income spent on rent | South Kingstown | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±3.9 points) | 13.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.7% (±10.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.8% (±3.4 points) | 11.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.3% (±7.8 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±5.7 points) | 9.3% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.8% (±9.4 points) | 42.0% | 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.
South Kingstown against Washington County, its state and the nation
| South Kingstown | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.9% (±11.0 points) | 51.3% (±5.1 points) | 47.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.8% (±9.4 points) | 42.0% (±4.4 points) | 37.8% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±3.8 points) | 30.7% (±2.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,953 (±$19,997) | $48,732 (±$8,280) | $50,251 (±$1,401) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,368 (±$194) | $1,327 (±$86) | $1,342 (±$19) | $1,413 |
In South Kingstown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (51.3%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, South Kingstown ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 14 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 South Kingstown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown | — | 52.9% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Narragansett | 3.3 mi | 65.8% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Narragansett Pier | 4.3 mi | 59.3% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown (community) | 4.7 mi | 67.9% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina | 6.5 mi | 100.0% (±104.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown | 7.4 mi | 60.7% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 8.6 mi | 0.0% (±52.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford | 11 mi | 58.4% (±62.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hope Valley | 11 mi | 100.0% (±71.4 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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter | 91.0% (±20.5 points) |
| 2 | Narragansett | 65.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 3 | Charlestown | 60.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 4 | South Kingstown | 52.9% (±11.0 points) |
| 5 | Hopkinton | 52.3% (±22.5 points) |
| 6 | Westerly | 46.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 7 | North Kingstown | 42.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 8 | New Shoreham | 25.7% (±79.8 points) |
| 9 | Richmond | 0.0% (±52.5 points) |
The figures for South Kingstown include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kingston, Wakefield-Peace Dale.
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 South Kingstown
Are renters in South Kingstown rent-burdened?
52.9% of renting households in South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Kingstown, RI spends 31.3% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kingstown town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kingstown town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Kingstown town, Washington 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 South Kingstown town, Washington County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:67460, in state:44 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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