How many renters in Signal Mountain, TN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.5% (±25.5 points) of renting households in Signal Mountain, TN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.5% (±25.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.5% (±22.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.2% (±16.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Signal Mountain
| Share of income spent on rent | Signal Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±10.2 points) | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 28.4% (±18.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.4% (±5.7 points) | 14.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.4% (±7.9 points) | 12.8% | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.5% (±22.3 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.
Signal Mountain against Hamilton County, its state and the nation
| Signal Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.5% (±25.5 points) | 45.3% (±2.2 points) | 48.8% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.5% (±22.3 points) | 38.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.7% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.2% (±16.8 points) | 28.1% (±0.7 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,667 (±$44,238) | $50,538 (±$2,129) | $46,745 (±$535) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,852 (±$1,111) | $1,253 (±$28) | $1,189 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Signal Mountain, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hamilton County (45.3%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (48.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hamilton County, Signal Mountain ranks 3 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 83 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 Signal Mountain
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain | — | 54.5% (±25.5 points) | — |
| Walden | 2.2 mi | 14.0% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Fairmount | 3.0 mi | 8.2% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Red Bank | 3.4 mi | 50.9% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Oak | 4.2 mi | 49.6% (±41.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falling Water | 5.9 mi | 11.0% (±45.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chattanooga | 7.5 mi | 46.4% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Powells Crossroads | 8.6 mi | 3.7% (±48.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Valley | 8.8 mi | 19.4% (±13.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Walden, TN (14.0%), Middle Valley, TN (19.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgeside | 100.0% (±119.6 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 9 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 Signal Mountain
Are renters in Signal Mountain rent-burdened?
54.5% of renting households in Signal Mountain 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 Signal Mountain spend on rent?
The median renting household in Signal Mountain, TN spends 36.2% (±16.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Signal Mountain town, Tennessee
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Signal Mountain town, Tennessee
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Signal Mountain town, Tennessee
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 Signal Mountain town, Tennessee (place:68540, in state:47).
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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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