But English is one of the worldâs most widespread languages: mother-tongue speakers are recorded in 101 different countries and territories worldwide, 94 of which class it as an official language.
US Median Annual Rent as a Fraction of Median Household Income. US renters paid 20.89% of median household income towards the median monthly gross rent in 2014. This is the highest fraction of median household income going to rent since the series originated in 2005.
The 35% of Americans who rent pay just a little less than homeowners each year for their rent, maintenance costs, and renters insurance, an average of $9,477. This figure encompasses a wide range of rents from smaller towns to major metropolitan centers such as Los Angeles and New York.