NYS Census – Housing 📍
Households that Rent in New York State
Slightly under 42 percent of New York State residents are renters according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Renters in Capital Region Counties
Following state trends, renting housing is becoming more popular in Capital Region. High taxes, strong stock markets, and people's general desire probably not to settle down and raise a family in New York State probably leads to more people preferring to rent.
Renters in New York are Increasing
Over the past 15 years, New York State has seen an uptick of residents who rent.
NY Percent Of Households Heating With Propane
In some rural parts of the state, propane is used as a heating fuel, but it's not a real popular fuel compared to oil and natural gas.