How many renters in Bangor, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.2% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Bangor, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.2% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.9% (±15.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±9.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bangor
| Share of income spent on rent | Bangor | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.6% (±10.3 points) | 14.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.7% (±6.8 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.0% (±10.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±6.4 points) | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±5.8 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.9% (±15.5 points) | 40.7% | 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.
Bangor against Northampton County, its state and the nation
| Bangor | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.2% (±16.5 points) | 50.0% (±2.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.9% (±15.5 points) | 40.7% (±2.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±9.1 points) | 30.0% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,605 (±$19,746) | $52,865 (±$2,670) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,134 (±$51) | $1,395 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bangor, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northampton County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northampton County, Bangor ranks 19 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 929 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 Bangor
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | — | 47.2% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Roseto | 0.9 mi | 49.3% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Bangor | 1.4 mi | 33.3% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | 1.6 mi | 74.0% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pen Argyl | 2.4 mi | 62.8% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield Township | 4.4 mi | 64.6% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | 4.4 mi | 21.2% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
| Wind Gap | 4.5 mi | 36.1% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Mount Bethel Township | 5.4 mi | 58.4% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Upper Mount Bethel Township, PA (21.2%).
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 Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Portland | 53.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 14 | Bethlehem | 52.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 15 | Bushkill Township | 50.6% (±28.2 points) |
| 16 | Northampton | 50.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 17 | Roseto | 49.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 18 | Easton | 48.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 19 | Bangor | 47.2% (±16.5 points) |
| 20 | Wilson | 46.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 21 | Bethlehem Township | 41.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 22 | Lower Saucon Township | 40.3% (±17.8 points) |
| 23 | Stockertown | 37.5% (±30.4 points) |
| 24 (tie) | East Allen Township | 36.6% (±35.8 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Moore Township | 36.6% (±29.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Northampton 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 Bangor
Are renters in Bangor rent-burdened?
47.2% of renting households in Bangor 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 Bangor spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bangor, PA spends 28.3% (±9.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bangor borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bangor borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bangor 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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