Cities where rent takes the biggest bite out of your income. These cities exceed the 30% affordability threshold.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Rent-to-Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauderhill, FL | $1,620 | $49,685 | 39.1% | 73,961 |
| 2 | Kissimmee, FL | $1,553 | $51,277 | 36.3% | 79,504 |
| 3 | Tamarac, FL | $1,791 | $59,216 | 36.3% | 71,887 |
| 4 | North Miami, FL | $1,543 | $51,909 | 35.7% | 59,429 |
| 5 | New Brunswick, NJ | $1,790 | $60,248 | 35.7% | 55,744 |
| 6 | Fountainebleau, FL | $1,948 | $65,568 | 35.7% | 56,453 |
| 7 | Hialeah, FL | $1,558 | $53,079 | 35.2% | 221,901 |
| 8 | Deerfield Beach, FL | $1,670 | $56,976 | 35.2% | 86,742 |
| 9 | Lakewood, NJ | $1,647 | $57,576 | 34.3% | 69,884 |
| 10 | Camden, NJ | $1,157 | $40,450 | 34.3% | 71,471 |
| 11 | Doral, FL | $2,510 | $88,474 | 34% | 76,490 |
| 12 | Miami Gardens, FL | $1,709 | $60,979 | 33.6% | 111,264 |
| 13 | Miami, FL | $1,657 | $59,390 | 33.5% | 446,663 |
| 14 | Perth Amboy, NJ | $1,629 | $58,490 | 33.4% | 55,278 |
| 15 | Sunrise, FL | $1,999 | $72,107 | 33.3% | 96,633 |
| 16 | Newark, NJ | $1,330 | $48,416 | 33% | 307,188 |
| 17 | Margate, FL | $1,662 | $60,852 | 32.8% | 58,418 |
| 18 | Poinciana, FL | $1,712 | $63,042 | 32.6% | 71,665 |
| 19 | Paterson, NJ | $1,457 | $53,766 | 32.5% | 157,660 |
| 20 | Lawrence, MA | $1,569 | $57,903 | 32.5% | 88,297 |
| 21 | Hartford, CT | $1,221 | $45,300 | 32.3% | 119,970 |
| 22 | Kendale Lakes, FL | $1,863 | $69,150 | 32.3% | 52,141 |
| 23 | El Cajon, CA | $1,790 | $66,478 | 32.3% | 104,909 |
| 24 | New Haven, CT | $1,442 | $53,771 | 32.2% | 132,893 |
| 25 | Hemet, CA | $1,432 | $53,623 | 32% | 90,646 |
Key Takeaways
- Lauderhill, FL ranks #1 with a rent-to-income ratio of 39.1%.
- The top 5 cities are: Lauderhill, FL; Kissimmee, FL; Tamarac, FL; North Miami, FL; New Brunswick, NJ.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $49,685, with a population of 73,961.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.