How many renters in Kennedale, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.9% (±20.0 points) of renting households in Kennedale, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.9% (±20.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.5% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±6.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kennedale
| Share of income spent on rent | Kennedale | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.1% (±1.9 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.9% (±23.4 points) | 11.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±9.4 points) | 12.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±10.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.4% (±10.5 points) | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.5% (±17.0 points) | 45.5% | 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.
Kennedale against Tarrant County, its state and the nation
| Kennedale | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.9% (±20.0 points) | 55.5% (±1.1 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.5% (±17.0 points) | 45.5% (±1.0 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±6.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,107 (±$34,448) | $56,894 (±$1,106) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,554 (±$361) | $1,547 (±$11) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Kennedale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Tarrant County (55.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Tarrant County, Kennedale ranks 23 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 545 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 Kennedale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedale | — | 51.9% (±20.0 points) | — |
| Forest Hill | 3.1 mi | 59.7% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Everman | 4.0 mi | 63.5% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rendon | 4.6 mi | 25.2% (±17.6 points) | Lower |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 4.6 mi | 40.5% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pantego | 6.1 mi | 56.6% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington | 6.7 mi | 59.6% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgecliff Village | 7.2 mi | 26.1% (±40.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 7.6 mi | 55.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rendon, TX (25.2%).
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 Tarrant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Watauga | 54.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 18 | Colleyville | 53.4% (±30.5 points) |
| 19 | Westworth Village | 52.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 20 | Saginaw | 52.7% (±12.5 points) |
| 21 | Pelican Bay | 52.5% (±28.0 points) |
| 22 | Hurst | 52.4% (±7.2 points) |
| 23 | Kennedale | 51.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 24 | Briar | 51.8% (±23.6 points) |
| 25 | North Richland Hills | 50.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 26 | Blue Mound | 47.6% (±25.5 points) |
| 27 | Euless | 46.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 28 | Grapevine | 45.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 29 | Dalworthington Gardens | 40.5% (±32.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Tarrant 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 Kennedale
Are renters in Kennedale rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Kennedale 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 Kennedale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kennedale, TX spends 30.6% (±6.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennedale city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennedale city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennedale 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 Kennedale city, Texas (place:38896, 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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