How many renters in Rockingham, VT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Rockingham, VT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.8% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rockingham
| Share of income spent on rent | Rockingham | Windham County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±9.5 points) | 15.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±9.1 points) | 10.9% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±12.5 points) | 12.4% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±9.6 points) | 15.2% | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±4.2 points) | 9.2% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.8% (±13.4 points) | 37.2% | 38.3% | 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.
Rockingham against Windham County, its state and the nation
| Rockingham | Windham County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±14.0 points) | 46.4% (±5.6 points) | 48.4% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.8% (±13.4 points) | 37.2% (±4.9 points) | 38.3% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±6.3 points) | 28.8% (±1.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,528 (±$7,938) | $43,328 (±$6,887) | $49,234 (±$1,333) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,062 (±$101) | $1,056 (±$40) | $1,234 (±$18) | $1,413 |
In Rockingham, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Windham County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Windham County, Rockingham ranks 13 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 110 of 239.
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 Rockingham
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | — | 46.7% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Athens | 5.4 mi | 43.5% (±47.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grafton | 5.6 mi | 53.8% (±66.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster (Windham County, town) | 6.6 mi | 49.2% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster (Windham County, village) | 6.9 mi | 6.0% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Langdon | 7.5 mi | 50.0% (±77.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walpole | 8.1 mi | 51.6% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown | 8.1 mi | 65.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester (community) | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±23.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westminster (Windham County, village), VT (6.0%), Chester (community), VT (0.0%).
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 Windham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Newfane (Windham County, town) | 51.9% (±51.5 points) |
| 8 | Westminster (Windham County, town) | 49.2% (±23.5 points) |
| 9 | Londonderry | 48.1% (±31.9 points) |
| 10 | Brookline | 47.8% (±72.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Brattleboro | 46.9% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Guilford | 46.9% (±22.0 points) |
| 13 | Rockingham | 46.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 14 | Dummerston | 44.0% (±35.1 points) |
| 15 | Athens | 43.5% (±47.7 points) |
| 16 | Windham | 41.2% (±73.1 points) |
| 17 | Wilmington | 40.3% (±27.7 points) |
| 18 | Marlboro | 39.1% (±51.0 points) |
| 19 | Dover | 38.1% (±34.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Windham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Rockingham include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Bellows Falls, Saxtons River.
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 Rockingham
Are renters in Rockingham rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Rockingham 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 Rockingham spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rockingham, VT spends 28.7% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockingham town, Windham County, Vermont
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockingham town, Windham County, Vermont
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockingham town, Windham County, Vermont
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 Rockingham town, Windham County, Vermont (county subdivision:60250, in state:50 county:025).
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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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