How many renters in Ashley, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±24.7 points) of renting households in Ashley, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±24.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.4% (±22.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±10.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ashley
| Share of income spent on rent | Ashley | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.2% (±21.3 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±17.6 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±10.3 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.3% (±9.3 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.4% (±22.9 points) | 38.3% | 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.
Ashley against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Ashley | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±24.7 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.4% (±22.9 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±10.8 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,439 (±$31,189) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,071 (±$178) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ashley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, Ashley ranks 23 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 651 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 Ashley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley | — | 52.7% (±24.7 points) | — |
| Georgetown (community) | 1.7 mi | 47.9% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Notch | 2.1 mi | 40.9% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 2.4 mi | 43.4% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkes-Barre Township | 2.5 mi | 47.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkes-Barre | 2.6 mi | 51.3% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Run | 2.9 mi | 87.5% (±104.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warrior Run | 3.1 mi | 69.7% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsville | 3.3 mi | 62.9% (±16.3 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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Hazleton | 60.1% (±8.1 points) |
| 18 | Rice Township | 57.7% (±66.5 points) |
| 19 | Pringle | 56.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 20 | Salem Township (Luzerne County) | 54.4% (±38.1 points) |
| 21 | Plymouth | 54.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 22 | Shickshinny | 54.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 23 | Ashley | 52.7% (±24.7 points) |
| 24 | Wilkes-Barre | 51.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 25 | Buck Township | 50.0% (±58.6 points) |
| 26 | Dallas Township | 47.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 27 | Wilkes-Barre Township | 47.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 28 | Hazle Township | 45.7% (±26.3 points) |
| 29 | Conyngham Township (Luzerne County) | 45.3% (±22.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Ashley
Are renters in Ashley rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in Ashley 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 Ashley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ashley, PA spends 31.2% (±10.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashley borough, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Ashley borough, Pennsylvania (place:03272, in state:42).
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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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