How many renters in Springfield, VT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.7% (±14.8 points) of renting households in Springfield, VT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.7% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Springfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Springfield | Windsor County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±9.3 points) | 18.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±9.1 points) | 15.6% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.9% (±5.0 points) | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.0% (±12.7 points) | 13.3% | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±6.6 points) | 8.9% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±13.3 points) | 32.6% | 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.
Springfield against Windsor County, its state and the nation
| Springfield | Windsor County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.7% (±14.8 points) | 41.5% (±5.8 points) | 48.4% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±13.3 points) | 32.6% (±4.9 points) | 38.3% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±6.5 points) | 26.8% (±1.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,832 (±$11,784) | $50,611 (±$4,789) | $49,234 (±$1,333) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $963 (±$100) | $1,118 (±$40) | $1,234 (±$18) | $1,413 |
In Springfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Windsor County (41.5%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Windsor County, Springfield ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 88 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 Springfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | — | 49.7% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Charlestown | 5.8 mi | 65.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baltimore | 5.9 mi | 26.7% (±75.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester (community) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±23.2 points) | Lower |
| Weathersfield | 6.9 mi | 80.3% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 7.5 mi | 11.5% (±18.5 points) | Lower |
| Rockingham | 8.5 mi | 46.7% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Langdon | 9.5 mi | 50.0% (±77.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cavendish | 9.5 mi | 28.9% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chester (community), VT (0.0%), Chester, VT (11.5%).
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 Windsor County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Andover | 69.4% (±53.0 points) |
| 3 | Reading | 63.4% (±33.1 points) |
| 4 | Rochester | 62.3% (±28.0 points) |
| 5 | Bridgewater | 59.7% (±37.3 points) |
| 6 | Bethel | 54.0% (±25.7 points) |
| 7 | Stockbridge | 53.3% (±27.2 points) |
| 8 | Springfield | 49.7% (±14.8 points) |
| 9 | Ludlow (Windsor County, town) | 45.2% (±21.7 points) |
| 10 | Woodstock (Windsor County, town) | 44.7% (±17.2 points) |
| 11 | Hartford | 44.6% (±12.6 points) |
| 12 | Royalton | 36.7% (±19.6 points) |
| 13 | Weston | 33.3% (±106.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Plymouth | 31.4% (±56.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Windsor County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Springfield include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Springfield (community).
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 Springfield
Are renters in Springfield rent-burdened?
49.7% of renting households in Springfield 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 Springfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Springfield, VT spends 29.9% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield town, Windsor County, Vermont
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield town, Windsor County, Vermont
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield town, Windsor 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 Springfield town, Windsor County, Vermont (county subdivision:69550, in state:50 county:027).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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