In order for housing to be “affordable,” a household should be spending no more than 30% of total monthly income on housing-related costs.

We use the term cost-burdened to describe when a household spends more than 30% of income on housing.

When our housing costs rise above 30%, we cannot afford other basic needs, such as healthcare, food, and similar necessities.

In Johnson County, 18% of homeowners and 61% of renters* are cost-burdened by their housing.