How many renters in Five Forks, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.7% (±17.6 points) of renting households in Five Forks, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 48.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.7% (±17.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.2% (±16.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 48.1% (±21.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Five Forks
| Share of income spent on rent | Five Forks | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±11.7 points) | 12.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±7.1 points) | 12.9% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.5% (±5.7 points) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.5% (±6.8 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.2% (±16.2 points) | 40.0% | 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.
Five Forks against Greenville County, its state and the nation
| Five Forks | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.7% (±17.6 points) | 50.9% (±2.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.2% (±16.2 points) | 40.0% (±1.8 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 48.1% (±21.4 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,836 (±$19,859) | $48,822 (±$1,305) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,178 (±$147) | $1,262 (±$27) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Five Forks, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Greenville County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Greenville County, Five Forks ranks 6 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 103 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 Five Forks
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Forks | — | 61.7% (±17.6 points) | — |
| Mauldin | 5.0 mi | 42.1% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Simpsonville | 5.9 mi | 46.1% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reidville | 7.4 mi | 52.1% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain Inn | 7.9 mi | 51.8% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wade Hampton | 8.0 mi | 48.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 8.2 mi | 50.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greer | 8.5 mi | 40.1% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Taylors | 8.9 mi | 45.4% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greer, SC (40.1%).
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 Greenville County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Grove | 89.1% (±55.0 points) |
| 2 | Judson | 70.9% (±15.2 points) |
| 3 | Travelers Rest | 69.8% (±17.1 points) |
| 4 | Parker | 62.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 5 | Berea | 61.8% (±11.7 points) |
| 6 | Five Forks | 61.7% (±17.6 points) |
| 7 | Gantt | 61.3% (±15.2 points) |
| 8 | Dunean | 55.8% (±17.0 points) |
| 9 | Sans Souci | 55.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 10 | Fountain Inn | 51.8% (±20.3 points) |
| 11 | Greenville | 50.2% (±3.5 points) |
| 12 | Wade Hampton | 48.8% (±9.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Greenville County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Five Forks is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Five Forks
Are renters in Five Forks rent-burdened?
61.7% of renting households in Five Forks 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 Five Forks spend on rent?
The median renting household in Five Forks, SC spends 48.1% (±21.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Five Forks CDP, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Five Forks CDP, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Five Forks CDP, South Carolina
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 Five Forks CDP, South Carolina (place:25540, in state:45).
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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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