How many renters in Aberdeen, SD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.8% (±6.9 points) of renting households in Aberdeen, SD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.8% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.2% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Aberdeen
| Share of income spent on rent | Aberdeen | Brown County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.6% (±5.1 points) | 21.0% | 18.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.6% (±5.7 points) | 17.1% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±2.2 points) | 8.0% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.8% (±3.4 points) | 8.1% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±3.8 points) | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.2% (±5.7 points) | 35.1% | 30.4% | 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.
Aberdeen against Brown County, its state and the nation
| Aberdeen | Brown County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.8% (±6.9 points) | 45.8% (±6.5 points) | 39.7% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.2% (±5.7 points) | 35.1% (±5.4 points) | 30.4% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±3.4 points) | 27.4% (±3.1 points) | 25.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,498 (±$5,583) | $36,588 (±$5,410) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $762 (±$38) | $777 (±$36) | $946 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Aberdeen, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brown County (45.8%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (39.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brown County, Aberdeen ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 123 of 550.
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 Aberdeen
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | — | 45.8% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Bath Township | 6.0 mi | 100.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Brown County) | 8.1 mi | 100.0% (±78.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warner Township | 9.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warner | 9.7 mi | 77.8% (±96.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mercier Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±122.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ravinia Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±110.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Brown County) | 12 mi | 100.0% (±130.1 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 Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bath Township | 100.0% (±67.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Highland Township (Brown County) | 100.0% (±130.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Brown County) | 100.0% (±78.3 points) |
| 4 | Warner | 77.8% (±96.4 points) |
| 5 | Aberdeen | 45.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 6 | Groton | 39.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Frederick | 18.2% (±84.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Claremont | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Columbia | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Hecla | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Frederick Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Brown 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 Aberdeen
Are renters in Aberdeen rent-burdened?
45.8% of renting households in Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen spend on rent?
The median renting household in Aberdeen, SD spends 27.3% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aberdeen city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aberdeen city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aberdeen city, South Dakota
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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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