How many renters in Cayce, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.5% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Cayce, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.5% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.5% (±8.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cayce
| Share of income spent on rent | Cayce | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±6.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±4.2 points) | 12.9% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.3% (±8.0 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.0% (±6.4 points) | 10.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.5% (±8.2 points) | 37.9% | 42.8% | 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.
Cayce against Lexington County, its state and the nation
| Cayce | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.5% (±10.4 points) | 48.2% (±3.1 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.5% (±8.2 points) | 37.9% (±2.6 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±2.5 points) | 29.3% (±1.1 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,596 (±$11,051) | $48,753 (±$2,036) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,360 (±$92) | $1,178 (±$29) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Cayce, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lexington County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lexington County, Cayce ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 204 of 375.
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 Cayce
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayce | — | 49.5% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Arthurtown | 2.4 mi | 64.3% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 4.2 mi | 39.9% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Columbia | 4.4 mi | 49.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Ridge | 4.5 mi | 48.7% (±50.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Congaree | 6.3 mi | 36.5% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol View | 6.7 mi | 54.2% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 6.8 mi | 54.6% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Acres | 6.9 mi | 48.8% (±12.9 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 Lexington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapin | 69.8% (±29.6 points) |
| 2 | Batesburg-Leesville | 67.9% (±21.3 points) |
| 3 | Pelion | 60.7% (±81.2 points) |
| 4 | Seven Oaks | 58.1% (±12.3 points) |
| 5 | Red Bank | 55.8% (±17.3 points) |
| 6 | Oak Grove | 54.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 7 | Cayce | 49.5% (±10.4 points) |
| 8 | West Columbia | 49.2% (±8.3 points) |
| 9 | Pine Ridge | 48.7% (±50.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Swansea | 47.2% (±45.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | White Knoll | 47.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 12 | Lexington | 46.9% (±8.2 points) |
| 13 | Springdale | 39.9% (±23.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Lexington 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 Cayce
Are renters in Cayce rent-burdened?
49.5% of renting households in Cayce 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 Cayce spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cayce, SC spends 29.8% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cayce city, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cayce city, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cayce city, South Carolina
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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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