How many renters in West Rutland, VT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.1% (±27.4 points) of renting households in West Rutland, VT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.1% (±27.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.5% (±22.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±8.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Rutland
| Share of income spent on rent | West Rutland | Rutland County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.4% (±5.8 points) | 14.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.4% (±9.3 points) | 7.8% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.8% (±4.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 25.3% (±21.0 points) | 16.0% | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.6% (±15.9 points) | 8.7% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.5% (±22.3 points) | 41.5% | 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.
West Rutland against Rutland County, its state and the nation
| West Rutland | Rutland County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.1% (±27.4 points) | 50.2% (±5.3 points) | 48.4% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.5% (±22.3 points) | 41.5% (±4.7 points) | 38.3% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±8.4 points) | 30.1% (±2.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,895 (±$14,406) | $37,239 (±$3,783) | $49,234 (±$1,333) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $883 (±$151) | $1,000 (±$49) | $1,234 (±$18) | $1,413 |
In West Rutland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Rutland County (50.2%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Rutland County, West Rutland ranks 8 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 48 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 West Rutland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rutland | — | 60.1% (±27.4 points) | — |
| Proctor | 3.1 mi | 37.3% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ira | 3.5 mi | 36.4% (±89.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland (Rutland County, city) | 4.1 mi | 51.6% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Proctor (community) | 4.5 mi | 39.5% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castleton | 5.8 mi | 67.7% (±30.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland (Rutland County, town) | 5.8 mi | 68.6% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castleton (community) | 6.2 mi | 81.0% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon | 6.6 mi | 48.3% (±24.4 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 Rutland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tinmouth | 72.7% (±85.1 points) |
| 3 | Shrewsbury | 71.5% (±61.9 points) |
| 4 | Rutland (Rutland County, town) | 68.6% (±30.0 points) |
| 5 | Castleton | 67.7% (±30.3 points) |
| 6 | Mount Holly | 65.9% (±55.5 points) |
| 7 | Wells | 62.5% (±72.9 points) |
| 8 | West Rutland | 60.1% (±27.4 points) |
| 9 | Hubbardton | 55.6% (±95.4 points) |
| 10 | Benson | 53.5% (±29.0 points) |
| 11 | Rutland (Rutland County, city) | 51.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 12 | Fair Haven | 50.9% (±26.0 points) |
| 13 | Killington | 49.0% (±26.5 points) |
| 14 | Clarendon | 48.3% (±24.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Rutland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for West Rutland include the places inside it that have pages of their own: West Rutland (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 West Rutland
Are renters in West Rutland rent-burdened?
60.1% of renting households in West Rutland 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 West Rutland spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Rutland, VT spends 33.5% (±8.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Rutland town, Rutland County, Vermont
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Rutland town, Rutland County, Vermont
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Rutland town, Rutland 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 West Rutland town, Rutland County, Vermont (county subdivision:82300, in state:50 county:021).
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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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