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US1980A_RENTGRS
Monthly gross rent

US80A040 is a 4-digit numeric variable.

Codes

0 = NIU.
999 = 999+.

Top codes:

Topcode is $999.

Description

This variable indicates the gross monthly rental cost of the dwelling, which includes contract rent plus additional costs for utilities (water, electricity, gas) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). The PUMS for each year constructed this variable by adding the amounts reported for contract rent, utility costs, and fuel costs.

Universe

  • United States 1980: Renter-occupied units rented for cash; not one-family houses on 10+ acres; not group quarters

Availability

  • United States: 1980

Integrated variables

  • None