How many renters in Albion, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.3% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Albion, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.3% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.9% (±12.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Albion
| Share of income spent on rent | Albion | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±11.3 points) | 15.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.4% (±7.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±8.7 points) | 11.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.7% (±11.4 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±13.9 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.9% (±12.5 points) | 41.5% | 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.
Albion against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Albion | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.3% (±18.7 points) | 49.1% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.9% (±12.5 points) | 41.5% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±4.5 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $20,179 (±$13,058) | $34,870 (±$1,692) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $592 (±$132) | $904 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Albion, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Erie County (49.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, Albion ranks 16 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1261 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 Albion
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | — | 40.3% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Cranesville | 1.7 mi | 52.6% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Creek Township | 3.7 mi | 17.1% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conneaut Township (Erie County) | 3.8 mi | 27.8% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Platea | 4.6 mi | 80.0% (±66.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Township (Crawford County) | 5.9 mi | 31.5% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springboro | 6.2 mi | 41.3% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Erie County) | 6.6 mi | 26.1% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Girard Township (Erie County) | 6.7 mi | 30.6% (±20.0 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 Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wattsburg | 46.5% (±31.4 points) |
| 11 | Summit Township (Erie County) | 44.6% (±21.4 points) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Erie County) | 44.1% (±30.7 points) |
| 13 | Harborcreek Township | 40.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Waterford | 40.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lawrence Park Township | 40.5% (±31.9 points) |
| 16 | Albion | 40.3% (±18.7 points) |
| 17 | Elgin | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 18 | Union Township (Erie County) | 37.8% (±55.9 points) |
| 19 | Union City | 37.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 20 | Lake City | 34.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 21 | Mill Village | 33.4% (±42.4 points) |
| 22 | Corry | 33.1% (±18.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Erie 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 Albion
Are renters in Albion rent-burdened?
40.3% of renting households in Albion 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 Albion spend on rent?
The median renting household in Albion, PA spends 27.3% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albion borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albion borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albion 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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