How many renters in Cross Lanes, WV pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.3% (±19.1 points) of renting households in Cross Lanes, WV spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.3% (±19.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.1% (±14.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cross Lanes
| Share of income spent on rent | Cross Lanes | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±7.5 points) | 16.3% | 15.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.3% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 30.3% (±23.0 points) | 14.4% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.1% (±13.2 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.2% (±12.7 points) | 10.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.1% (±14.3 points) | 37.1% | 39.0% | 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.
Cross Lanes against Kanawha County, its state and the nation
| Cross Lanes | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.3% (±19.1 points) | 47.4% (±3.6 points) | 48.8% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.1% (±14.3 points) | 37.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±4.8 points) | 28.6% (±1.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.7 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,578 (±$22,237) | $35,630 (±$2,517) | $33,142 (±$752) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $949 (±$164) | $906 (±$25) | $872 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Cross Lanes, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kanawha County (47.4%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (48.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kanawha County, Cross Lanes ranks 15 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 168 of 267.
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 Cross Lanes
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Lanes | — | 41.3% (±19.1 points) | — |
| Nitro | 2.6 mi | 48.1% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poca | 3.5 mi | 63.2% (±44.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Albans | 4.8 mi | 49.3% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunbar | 4.9 mi | 44.7% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bancroft | 6.5 mi | 49.0% (±41.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Charleston | 7.3 mi | 51.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Teays Valley | 8.4 mi | 56.7% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sissonville | 8.6 mi | 72.5% (±34.3 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 Kanawha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Nitro | 48.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 10 | Marmet | 47.6% (±16.0 points) |
| 11 | Glasgow | 47.1% (±60.3 points) |
| 12 | Charleston | 46.8% (±5.3 points) |
| 13 | Dunbar | 44.7% (±16.1 points) |
| 14 | Pinch | 42.2% (±29.2 points) |
| 15 | Cross Lanes | 41.3% (±19.1 points) |
| 16 | Rand | 29.7% (±28.7 points) |
| 17 | Belle | 27.6% (±23.4 points) |
| 18 | Cedar Grove | 18.2% (±78.2 points) |
| 19 | Pratt | 12.5% (±60.1 points) |
| 20 | Tornado | 0.0% (±83.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 20 places in Kanawha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cross Lanes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Cross Lanes
Are renters in Cross Lanes rent-burdened?
41.3% of renting households in Cross Lanes 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 Cross Lanes spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cross Lanes, WV spends 27.8% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cross Lanes CDP, West Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cross Lanes CDP, West Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cross Lanes CDP, West Virginia
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 Cross Lanes CDP, West Virginia (place:19108, in state:54).
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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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