How many renters in Carrollton, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±3.8 points) of renting households in Carrollton, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±3.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Carrollton
| Share of income spent on rent | Carrollton | Denton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.2% (±1.9 points) | 8.7% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±2.5 points) | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.5% (±2.7 points) | 15.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±2.3 points) | 13.6% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±2.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±2.8 points) | 41.3% | 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.
Carrollton against Denton County, its state and the nation
| Carrollton | Denton County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±3.8 points) | 51.2% (±1.7 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±2.8 points) | 41.3% (±1.4 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±1.3 points) | 30.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,247 (±$3,768) | $67,585 (±$1,879) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,735 (±$25) | $1,728 (±$18) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Carrollton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Denton County (51.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Denton County, Carrollton ranks 17 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 678 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 Carrollton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | — | 47.9% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Hebron | 4.0 mi | 81.8% (±105.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Addison | 4.2 mi | 49.4% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmers Branch | 4.4 mi | 42.7% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coppell | 5.6 mi | 39.5% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Lewisville | 6.1 mi | 50.7% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Colony | 6.9 mi | 39.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plano | 9.8 mi | 43.5% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Irving | 10.0 mi | 44.6% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coppell, TX (39.5%), Plano, TX (43.5%).
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 Denton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lake Dallas | 53.4% (±35.6 points) |
| 12 | Paloma Creek | 51.9% (±36.8 points) |
| 13 | Ponder | 50.9% (±27.8 points) |
| 14 | Lewisville | 50.7% (±3.6 points) |
| 15 | Aubrey | 50.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 16 | Argyle | 49.2% (±58.8 points) |
| 17 | Carrollton | 47.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 18 | Copper Canyon | 47.1% (±103.7 points) |
| 19 | Flower Mound | 45.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 20 | Roanoke | 45.4% (±14.2 points) |
| 21 | Hackberry | 45.2% (±29.3 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Little Elm | 43.8% (±8.5 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Trophy Club | 43.8% (±22.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Denton 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 Carrollton
Are renters in Carrollton rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Carrollton 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 Carrollton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Carrollton, TX spends 29.2% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrollton city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrollton city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrollton city, Texas
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 Carrollton city, Texas (place:13024, in state:48).
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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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