How many renters in Balch Springs, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.0% (±11.6 points) of renting households in Balch Springs, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.0% (±11.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.9% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.8% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Balch Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Balch Springs | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±7.4 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±5.8 points) | 12.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±6.5 points) | 13.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±8.0 points) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±5.2 points) | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.9% (±10.4 points) | 42.7% | 42.3% | 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.
Balch Springs against Dallas County, its state and the nation
| Balch Springs | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.0% (±11.6 points) | 52.1% (±0.9 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.9% (±10.4 points) | 42.7% (±0.8 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.8% (±4.8 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,490 (±$8,855) | $59,770 (±$845) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,378 (±$73) | $1,565 (±$11) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Balch Springs, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dallas County (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dallas County, Balch Springs ranks 14 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 403 of 1,366.
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 Balch Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balch Springs | — | 57.0% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Mesquite | 3.7 mi | 60.9% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seagoville | 6.0 mi | 58.8% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyvale | 6.9 mi | 79.9% (±42.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hutchins | 7.2 mi | 67.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmer | 8.8 mi | 39.4% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forney | 9.8 mi | 61.2% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heartland | 9.9 mi | 78.4% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Travis Ranch | 10 mi | 71.0% (±33.6 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 Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Duncanville | 63.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 9 | Cedar Hill | 62.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 10 | Mesquite | 60.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 11 | Grand Prairie | 59.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 12 | Seagoville | 58.8% (±16.6 points) |
| 13 | Garland | 58.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 14 | Balch Springs | 57.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 15 | Sachse | 52.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 16 | Dallas | 51.7% (±1.2 points) |
| 17 | Rowlett | 51.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 18 | Richardson | 50.2% (±3.9 points) |
| 19 | Addison | 49.4% (±7.1 points) |
| 20 | University Park | 48.2% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Dallas 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 Balch Springs
Are renters in Balch Springs rent-burdened?
57.0% of renting households in Balch Springs 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 Balch Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Balch Springs, TX spends 33.8% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balch Springs city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balch Springs city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balch Springs city, Texas
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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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