How many renters in Kaufman, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.1% (±16.1 points) of renting households in Kaufman, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.1% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.9% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±8.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kaufman
| Share of income spent on rent | Kaufman | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.5% (±3.3 points) | 7.2% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.4% (±12.4 points) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.3% (±11.7 points) | 13.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±4.3 points) | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±4.9 points) | 13.9% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.9% (±15.3 points) | 44.0% | 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.
Kaufman against Kaufman County, its state and the nation
| Kaufman | Kaufman County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.1% (±16.1 points) | 57.9% (±6.2 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.9% (±15.3 points) | 44.0% (±4.7 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±8.8 points) | 32.8% (±1.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,907 (±$25,260) | $55,083 (±$4,576) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,364 (±$99) | $1,554 (±$97) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Kaufman, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kaufman County (57.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kaufman County, Kaufman ranks 12 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 756 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 Kaufman
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | — | 45.1% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Oak Grove | 3.1 mi | 50.0% (±110.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Post Oak Bend | 3.9 mi | 18.2% (±83.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 4.3 mi | 55.6% (±86.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scurry | 6.1 mi | 45.2% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grays Prairie | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crandall | 7.9 mi | 15.6% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Talty | 9.6 mi | 50.0% (±104.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood | 10 mi | 21.4% (±81.3 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 Kaufman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Forney | 61.2% (±12.2 points) |
| 7 | Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 55.6% (±86.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Kemp | 50.0% (±30.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Oak Grove | 50.0% (±110.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Talty | 50.0% (±104.7 points) |
| 11 | Scurry | 45.2% (±66.2 points) |
| 12 | Kaufman | 45.1% (±16.1 points) |
| 13 | Poetry | 35.3% (±106.2 points) |
| 14 | Cottonwood | 21.4% (±81.3 points) |
| 15 | Post Oak Bend | 18.2% (±83.0 points) |
| 16 | Crandall | 15.6% (±39.6 points) |
| 17 | Combine | 8.0% (±53.7 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Grays Prairie | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Kaufman 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 Kaufman
Are renters in Kaufman rent-burdened?
45.1% of renting households in Kaufman 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 Kaufman spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kaufman, TX spends 27.2% (±8.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kaufman city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kaufman city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kaufman 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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