How many renters in Bedford Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.8% (±25.4 points) of renting households in Bedford Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.8% (±25.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.8% (±22.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.0% (±18.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bedford Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bedford Township | Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±11.5 points) | 20.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±13.9 points) | 9.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±16.1 points) | 11.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 9.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±11.9 points) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.8% (±22.4 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.
Bedford Township against Bedford County, its state and the nation
| Bedford Township | Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.8% (±25.4 points) | 50.0% (±5.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.8% (±22.4 points) | 39.8% (±5.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.0% (±18.4 points) | 30.0% (±2.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,058 (±$4,774) | $30,483 (±$2,542) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $925 (±$72) | $784 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bedford Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bedford County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bedford County, Bedford Township ranks 8 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 447 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 Bedford Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Township | — | 57.8% (±25.4 points) | — |
| Bedford | 2.9 mi | 55.3% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Snake Spring Township | 4.8 mi | 60.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East St. Clair Township | 5.9 mi | 95.4% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manns Choice | 5.9 mi | 16.7% (±73.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clairsville | 6.9 mi | 33.3% (±58.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schellsburg | 7.4 mi | 12.5% (±64.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Earlston | 7.8 mi | 39.6% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Napier Township | 7.9 mi | 6.9% (±35.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Napier Township, PA (6.9%).
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 Bedford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | East St. Clair Township | 95.4% (±37.0 points) |
| 3 | Pavia Township | 93.8% (±75.3 points) |
| 4 | Colerain Township (Bedford County) | 65.4% (±46.7 points) |
| 5 | Woodbury | 61.1% (±39.8 points) |
| 6 | Snake Spring Township | 60.0% (±15.3 points) |
| 7 | Hopewell | 58.3% (±33.1 points) |
| 8 | Bedford Township | 57.8% (±25.4 points) |
| 9 | Kimmel Township | 56.3% (±31.9 points) |
| 10 | Bedford | 55.3% (±13.1 points) |
| 11 | Everett | 55.1% (±15.5 points) |
| 12 | Saxton | 54.9% (±19.9 points) |
| 13 | Pleasantville (Bedford County) | 52.7% (±42.2 points) |
| 14 | West Providence Township | 49.4% (±38.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Bedford 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 Bedford Township
Are renters in Bedford Township rent-burdened?
57.8% of renting households in Bedford Township 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 Bedford Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bedford Township, PA spends 39.0% (±18.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bedford township, Bedford County, 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 Bedford township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:04952, in state:42 county:009).
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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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