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.
By that measure, Miami has the least affordable rent, with renters paying 24% of their annual income in rent. San Diego and Los Angeles followârenters there fork over 23% of their paycheck to landlords. For the 10 cities with the highest rent as a proportion of income, click here.