How many renters in Akron, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.7% (±15.4 points) of renting households in Akron, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.7% (±15.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.9% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Akron
| Share of income spent on rent | Akron | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.1% (±5.2 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.0% (±8.3 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.9% (±9.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±7.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±7.8 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.9% (±13.3 points) | 37.8% | 39.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Akron against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Akron | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.7% (±15.4 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.9% (±13.3 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±6.1 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,813 (±$5,560) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,162 (±$50) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Akron, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Akron ranks 25 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 995 of 2,530.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Akron
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | — | 45.7% (±15.4 points) | — |
| Ephrata | 2.0 mi | 39.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown (community) | 2.3 mi | 55.9% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rothsville | 2.4 mi | 66.6% (±37.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Earl Township | 2.6 mi | 35.6% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata Township | 3.7 mi | 38.3% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | 4.1 mi | 52.3% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leola | 4.5 mi | 54.1% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay | 4.6 mi | 32.0% (±30.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Conoy Township | 50.3% (±28.6 points) |
| 20 | East Donegal Township | 48.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 21 | East Hempfield Township | 48.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 22 | Lititz | 47.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 23 | Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | 46.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 24 | Lancaster | 46.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 25 | Akron | 45.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 26 | East Lampeter Township | 43.6% (±10.4 points) |
| 27 | Conestoga Township | 43.3% (±43.5 points) |
| 28 | Salisbury Township (Lancaster County) | 42.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 29 | East Cocalico Township | 42.2% (±17.5 points) |
| 30 | Elizabethtown | 41.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 31 | Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 39.7% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Akron
Are renters in Akron rent-burdened?
45.7% of renting households in Akron pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Akron spend on rent?
The median renting household in Akron, PA spends 27.9% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron borough, Pennsylvania
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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