How many renters in Forest Acres, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.8% (±12.9 points) of renting households in Forest Acres, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.8% (±12.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.5% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±9.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Forest Acres
| Share of income spent on rent | Forest Acres | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.2% (±10.1 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±6.1 points) | 9.2% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±5.4 points) | 10.2% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.8% (±6.9 points) | 11.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±5.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.5% (±11.8 points) | 49.4% | 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.
Forest Acres against Richland County, its state and the nation
| Forest Acres | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.8% (±12.9 points) | 58.6% (±2.6 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.5% (±11.8 points) | 49.4% (±2.3 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±9.2 points) | 34.7% (±1.3 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,912 (±$17,966) | $40,012 (±$1,680) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,263 (±$118) | $1,228 (±$21) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Forest Acres, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Richland County (58.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Richland County, Forest Acres ranks 9 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 210 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 Forest Acres
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Acres | — | 48.8% (±12.9 points) | — |
| Arcadia Lakes | 1.4 mi | 64.7% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodfield | 3.0 mi | 74.1% (±15.1 points) | Higher |
| Dentsville | 3.1 mi | 65.2% (±9.1 points) | Higher |
| Columbia | 3.9 mi | 60.0% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arthurtown | 4.9 mi | 64.3% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol View | 5.4 mi | 54.2% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cayce | 6.9 mi | 49.5% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Andrews | 7.7 mi | 61.1% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodfield, SC (74.1%), Dentsville, SC (65.2%).
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 Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dentsville | 65.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 4 | Arcadia Lakes | 64.7% (±49.9 points) |
| 5 | Arthurtown | 64.3% (±26.5 points) |
| 6 | St. Andrews | 61.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Columbia | 60.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 8 | Capitol View | 54.2% (±25.7 points) |
| 9 | Forest Acres | 48.8% (±12.9 points) |
| 10 | Blythewood | 47.6% (±46.6 points) |
| 11 | Lake Murray of Richland | 41.4% (±25.5 points) |
| 12 | Irmo | 40.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 13 | Gadsden | 23.5% (±81.2 points) |
| 14 | Hopkins | 17.6% (±38.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Richland 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 Forest Acres
Are renters in Forest Acres rent-burdened?
48.8% of renting households in Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres spend on rent?
The median renting household in Forest Acres, SC spends 29.3% (±9.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Acres city, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Acres city, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Acres city, 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 Forest Acres city, South Carolina (place:26305, 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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