How many renters in Archbald, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.1% (±24.8 points) of renting households in Archbald, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.1% (±24.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.4% (±24.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.3% (±12.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Archbald
| Share of income spent on rent | Archbald | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 16.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.6% (±16.6 points) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.0% (±6.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.3% (±16.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.7% (±4.6 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.4% (±24.4 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Archbald against Lackawanna County, its state and the nation
| Archbald | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.1% (±24.8 points) | 48.3% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.4% (±24.4 points) | 39.8% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.3% (±12.6 points) | 29.2% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,000 (±$19,973) | $39,028 (±$2,160) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $966 (±$40) | $1,007 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Archbald, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lackawanna County, Archbald ranks 10 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 595 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 Archbald
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbald | — | 54.1% (±24.8 points) | — |
| Jermyn | 1.5 mi | 37.8% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayfield | 2.5 mi | 60.3% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blakely | 3.0 mi | 34.4% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jessup | 3.8 mi | 73.1% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale Township | 3.9 mi | 28.6% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olyphant | 4.0 mi | 40.9% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 4.6 mi | 14.7% (±42.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | 4.9 mi | 20.2% (±40.9 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 Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jessup | 73.1% (±27.4 points) |
| 5 | Moscow | 66.8% (±24.8 points) |
| 6 | Thornhurst Township | 60.7% (±67.4 points) |
| 7 | Mayfield | 60.3% (±27.9 points) |
| 8 | Fell Township | 57.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 9 | Carbondale | 54.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 10 | Archbald | 54.1% (±24.8 points) |
| 11 | Scranton | 52.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 | North Abington Township | 51.7% (±67.5 points) |
| 13 | La Plume Township | 51.4% (±60.7 points) |
| 14 | Dickson City | 50.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 15 | Moosic | 48.3% (±19.6 points) |
| 16 | Glenburn Township | 46.9% (±31.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Archbald
Are renters in Archbald rent-burdened?
54.1% of renting households in Archbald 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 Archbald spend on rent?
The median renting household in Archbald, PA spends 35.3% (±12.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Archbald borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Archbald borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Archbald 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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