Quick Facts: Resident Demographics

U.S. Households- Renters & Owners
Type of Household Households (000s) % of U.S. Total Residents (000s) % of U.S. Total
Renter-Occupied 38,762 35% 94,495 32%
Owner-Occupied 75,159 65% 197,024 67%
Total 113,921 100% 291,519 100%
Source: NMHC tabulations of 2012 Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement, U.S. Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/cps). Updated October 2012.

 

Tenure by Age of Population
Age Distribution People in Rental Housing (000s) Share  People in Owner-Occupied Housing (000s) Share 
Under 30 Years Old 50,388 43% 67,605 57%
30 to 44 Years Old 21,356 37% 35,833 63%
45 to 64 Years Old 16,673 22% 60,657 78%
65 Years and Older 6,078 16% 32,930 84%
Total 94,495 32% 197,025 68%
Source: NMHC tabulations of 2012 Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement, U.S. Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/cps). Updated October 2012.

 

Tenure by Age of Householder
Age Distribution Renter-Occupied Households (000s) Share  Owner-Occupied Households (000s) Share 
Under 30 Years Old 10,314 72% 4,084 28%
30 to 44 Years Old 12,792 42% 17,483 58%
45 to 64 Years Old 11,116 25% 33,012 75%
65 Years and Older 4,538 18% 20,578 82%
Total 38,762 34% 75,159 66%
Source: NMHC tabulations of 2012 Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement, U.S. Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/cps).Updated October 2012.
 
 
What Type of Structure Do Renter Households Live In?      
Structure Type Households (000s) Percent Residents (000s) Percent
Single-Family 13,323 33% 39,181 40%
2 to 4 Units 7,621 19% 18,753 19%
5 or More Units 17,816 44% 36,562 37%
Mobile Homes 1,309 3% 3,664 4%
Other 166 0% 294 0%
Total 40,235 100% 98,454 100%
Source: NMHC tabulations of 2012 Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement, U.S. Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/cps). Updated October 2012.

 

Apartment Household Incomes in the Previous Year
Income 2012 Households (000s) 2011-2012 Annual Change
Less than $20,000 6,073 2.4%
$20,000 to $49,999 6,783 7.3%
$50,000 or More 4,961 7.0%
Source: NMHC tabulations of 2011 & 2012 Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement, U.S. Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/cps). Income figures recorded in 2011 are adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index. Updated October 2012.

 

Incomes: Apartments Versus All Households
Annual Change 2010-2011

Apartments All Households
Mean Income -0.4% 0.0%
Median Income -1.1% 1.7%
Source: NMHC tabulations of 2011 & 2012 Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement, U.S. Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/cps). Income figures recorded in 2011 are adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index. Updated October 2012.



Apartment Renter Income Distribution 2012

 

Large Cities: Population, Housing, and Renters
City Names Population  Total Occupied Housing Units  Total Apartments  Apartments Percent Of All Housing 
New York, NY 8,244,910 3,023,330 1,514,341 50%
Los Angeles, CA 3,819,708 1,304,145 545,250 42%
Chicago, IL 2,707,123 1,016,342 288,115 28%
Houston, TX 2,145,933 774,630 292,875 38%
Philadelphia, PA 1,536,471 576,429 89,510 16%
Phoenix, AZ 1,469,484 519,369 109,413 21%
San Antonio, TX 1,359,730 482,783 114,840 24%
San Diego, CA 1,326,183 468,194 135,928 29%
Dallas, TX 1,223,378 455,371 176,882 39%
San Jose, CA 967,478 305,460 68,190 22%
Jacksonville, FL 827,909 311,369 60,646 19%
Indianapolis, IN 824,232 324,438 66,434 20%
Austin, TX 820,601 331,582 125,401 38%
San Francisco, CA 812,826 342,706 130,869 38%
Columbus, OH 796,014 322,314 88,469 27%
Fort Worth, TX 760,758 263,676 55,177 21%
Charlotte, NC 751,074 292,715 69,808 24%
Detroit, MI 706,640 253,629 37,409 15%
El Paso, TX 665,577 219,568 37,451 17%
Memphis, TN 652,078 245,836 53,958 22%
Boston, MA 624,969 251,745 88,669 35%
Seattle, WA 620,778 282,492 99,602 35%
Denver, CO 619,968 266,624 86,859 33%
Baltimore, MD 619,493 239,251 51,505 22%
Washington, DC 617,996 268,670 111,192 41%
Source: NMHC tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates. Updated October 2012.

 

Characteristics of Apartment Households and All U.S. Households in 2011
(in thousands)
  All Apartments New Apartments (Built 1990-2011) Total Households (Renters and Owners)
Total Households  16,060,156  3,375,747       115,076,390
Age of Householder   
<30 30% 32% 12%
30-44 28% 31% 27%
45-64 26% 19% 39%
65+ 15% 18% 22%
Median Age  39  37  50
Mean Age  43  43  51
Household Type   
Single Male 22% 20% 12%
Single Female 25% 28% 15%
Married Couple Only 9% 10% 21%
Married Couple with Children 10% 10% 24%
Single Parent 13% 13% 10%
Other Households 21% 20% 18%
Household Members   
1 47% 48% 27%
2 27% 26% 33%
3 13% 13% 16%
4+ 13% 13% 24%
Mean Number 2.0 2.0 2.5
Children (under age 18)   
Mean Number 0.4 0.4 0.6
% Households with One or More 24% 24% 30%
Household Income   
Less than $20,000 41% 35% 22%
$20,000 - $34,999 22% 19% 18%
$35,000 - $49,999 14% 15% 14%
$50,000 - $74,999 12% 15% 17%
$75,000+ 12% 15% 30%
Mean Income $37,095 $44,490 $64,728
Median Income $25,768 $31,982 $45,964
Household Income of Market Rate Renters  
Mean Income $41,938 $53,814 N/A
Median Income $30,000 $38,978 N/A
Hispanic Householders   
Hispanic 20% 13% 12%
Non-Hispanic 80% 87% 88%
Motor Vehicles   
Mean Number per Household 1.1 1.3 1.8
% Households with One or More 73% 85% 92%
Notes: NMHC tabulations of 2011 American Housing Survey. "Market Rate" apartments are those privately owned units whose residents reported that no government subsidy is received. Updated 3/2013

 

Transportation- 2011
Main Transportation to Work All Apartment Renter Households Apartments Built 1990-2011 Single-Family Owners Total Households
Car, truck, van, motorcycle or taxi 76% 84% 91% 87%
Bus or streetcar 7% 4% 1% 2%
Subway or rail 6% 3% 1% 2%
Walking or bicycle 7% 5% 1% 3%
Work at home 3% 3% 5% 5%
Other 1% 1% 1% 1%
Commute Time to Work
Less than 30 minutes 38% 42% 37% 37%
30 to 59 minutes 16% 15% 17% 16%
60 minutes or more 46% 43% 47% 46%

Source: NMHC tabulations of 2011 American Community Survey.
Updated 3/2013.



All Apartments New Apartments (Built 1990-2011) Total Households (Renters and Owners)
Total Households            16,060,156                3,375,747                       115,076,390
Age of Householder


<30 30% 32% 12%
30-44 28% 31% 27%
45-64 26% 19% 39%
65+ 15% 18% 22%
Median Age                            39                              37                                          50
Mean Age                            43                              43                                          51
Household Type


Single Male 22% 20% 12%
Single Female 25% 28% 15%
Married Couple Only 9% 10% 21%
Married Couple with Children 10% 10% 24%
Single Parent 13% 13% 10%
Other Households 21% 20% 18%
Household Members


1 47% 48% 27%
2 27% 26% 33%
3 13% 13% 16%
4+ 13% 13% 24%
Mean Number 2.0 2.0 2.5
Children (under age 18)


Mean Number 0.4 0.4 0.6
% Households with One or More 24% 24% 30%
Household Income


Less than $20,000 41% 35% 22%
$20,000 - $34,999 22% 19% 18%
$35,000 - $49,999 14% 15% 14%
$50,000 - $74,999 12% 15% 17%
$75,000+ 12% 15% 30%
Mean Income $37,095 $44,490 $64,728
Median Income $25,768 $31,982 $45,964
Household Income of Market Rate Renters

Mean Income $41,938 $53,814 N/A
Median Income $30,000 $38,978 N/A
Hispanic Householders


Hispanic 20% 13% 12%
Non-Hispanic 80% 87% 88%
Motor Vehicles


Mean Number per Household 1.1 1.3 1.8
% Households with One or More 73% 85% 92%

State Distribution of Apartment Residents, 2011
State Population in Occupied Housing Units Number of Apartment Residents Apartment Resident Share of State Population
Alabama 4,686,906 334,475 7%
Alaska 696,365 57,193 8%
Arizona 6,338,579 691,856 11%
Arkansas 2,859,046 188,149 7%
California 36,871,518 6,150,090 17%
Colorado 5,001,327 662,404 13%
Connecticut 3,462,553 336,804 10%
Delaware 882,722 76,609 9%
District of Columbia 577,940 205,697 36%
Florida 18,635,836 2,244,294 12%
Georgia 9,558,759 1,038,655 11%
Hawaii 1,331,912 172,345 13%
Idaho 1,556,034 82,083 5%
Illinois 12,567,547 1,351,267 11%
Indiana 6,329,995 508,734 8%
Iowa 2,964,197 248,562 8%
Kansas 2,792,143 214,267 8%
Kentucky 4,243,477 289,029 7%
Louisiana 4,447,404 296,498 7%
Maine 1,292,643 83,068 6%
Maryland 5,689,902 784,170 14%
Massachusetts 6,349,092 783,790 12%
Michigan 9,647,118 807,868 8%
Minnesota 5,209,467 565,924 11%
Mississippi 2,886,549 170,016 6%
Missouri 5,836,654 409,198 7%
Montana 969,350 53,317 6%
Nebraska 1,791,476 183,166 10%
Nevada 2,687,168 406,926 15%
New Hampshire 1,278,090 108,731 9%
New Jersey 8,634,918 1,028,282 12%
New Mexico 2,039,592 137,784 7%
New York 18,879,525 4,440,718 24%
North Carolina 9,399,136 807,206 9%
North Dakota 658,876 86,745 13%
Ohio 11,238,646 1,007,387 9%
Oklahoma 3,681,563 272,708 7%
Oregon 3,785,214 446,234 12%
Pennsylvania 12,309,480 873,671 7%
Rhode Island 1,008,639 97,672 10%
South Carolina 4,540,063 349,646 8%
South Dakota 790,031 75,133 10%
Tennessee 6,249,881 519,917 8%
Texas 25,093,488 3,413,361 14%
Utah 2,771,069 234,713 8%
Vermont 601,102 35,870 6%
Virginia 7,856,815 919,861 12%
Washington 6,684,920 825,501 12%
West Virginia 1,805,982 87,939 5%
Wisconsin 5,560,531 521,718 9%
Wyoming 554,343 29,753 5%
Source: American Community Survey, 2011 1-Year Estimates.
Updated 3/2013.