How many renters in East Ridge, TN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.4% (±6.9 points) of renting households in East Ridge, TN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.4% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.3% (±6.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | East Ridge | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±6.0 points) | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.3% (±6.2 points) | 13.5% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.5% (±5.6 points) | 14.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.9% (±4.0 points) | 12.8% | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.1% (±2.0 points) | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.3% (±6.6 points) | 38.1% | 39.7% | 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.
East Ridge against Hamilton County, its state and the nation
| East Ridge | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.4% (±6.9 points) | 45.3% (±2.2 points) | 48.8% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.3% (±6.6 points) | 38.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.7% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±2.4 points) | 28.1% (±0.7 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,744 (±$7,392) | $50,538 (±$2,129) | $46,745 (±$535) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,147 (±$41) | $1,253 (±$28) | $1,189 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In East Ridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hamilton County (45.3%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (48.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hamilton County, East Ridge ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 247 of 403.
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 East Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge | — | 39.4% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Lakeview | 2.0 mi | 10.1% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Ridgeside | 2.8 mi | 100.0% (±119.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville | 3.8 mi | 56.9% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Oglethorpe | 4.6 mi | 40.9% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Springs | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±49.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chattanooga | 4.9 mi | 46.4% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 6.0 mi | 59.4% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lookout Mountain | 7.0 mi | 30.3% (±68.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeview, GA (10.1%).
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 Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lakesite | 60.0% (±32.1 points) |
| 3 | Signal Mountain | 54.5% (±25.5 points) |
| 4 | Red Bank | 50.9% (±10.0 points) |
| 5 | Chattanooga | 46.4% (±2.8 points) |
| 6 | Soddy-Daisy | 44.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 7 | Mowbray Mountain | 43.1% (±59.0 points) |
| 8 | East Ridge | 39.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 9 | Collegedale | 38.8% (±12.8 points) |
| 10 | Harrison | 37.5% (±18.4 points) |
| 11 | Apison | 34.6% (±35.2 points) |
| 12 | Sale Creek | 34.2% (±44.8 points) |
| 13 | Lookout Mountain | 30.3% (±68.0 points) |
| 14 | Middle Valley | 19.4% (±13.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Hamilton 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 East Ridge
Are renters in East Ridge rent-burdened?
39.4% of renting households in East Ridge 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 East Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Ridge, TN spends 26.2% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Ridge city, Tennessee
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Ridge city, Tennessee
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Ridge city, Tennessee
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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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