Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio
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This indicator shows the ratio between the average spending among households that spent on homeowner expenses and the median household income in the selected location. This includes spending on mortgage interest, property tax, insurance, and maintenance.
Why is this important?
Spending a high percentage of household income on housing can create financial hardship, especially for homeowners with limited incomes. High housing costs can make it hard to afford other expenses for health care, food, transportation and savings. This is linked to increased stress, mental health problems, and increased risk of disease (Healthy People 2030).
| Region | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Claritas Consumer Spending Dynamix
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Economy / Housing & Homes, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Social Determinants of Health