How many renters in Bellefonte, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.6% (±11.0 points) of renting households in Bellefonte, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.6% (±11.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.8% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.0% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bellefonte
| Share of income spent on rent | Bellefonte | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.0% (±10.4 points) | 11.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±6.9 points) | 9.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±7.6 points) | 9.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.1% (±9.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±6.6 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.8% (±8.8 points) | 49.1% | 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.
Bellefonte against Centre County, its state and the nation
| Bellefonte | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.6% (±11.0 points) | 57.1% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.8% (±8.8 points) | 49.1% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.0% (±3.1 points) | 34.4% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,386 (±$15,521) | $39,074 (±$2,659) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $975 (±$88) | $1,207 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bellefonte, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Centre County (57.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Centre County, Bellefonte ranks 23 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1361 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 Bellefonte
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte | — | 38.6% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Milesburg | 2.3 mi | 52.3% (±29.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Township (Centre County) | 2.3 mi | 55.3% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Gap | 3.5 mi | 57.1% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benner Township | 3.9 mi | 71.3% (±28.3 points) | Higher |
| Zion | 4.0 mi | 40.0% (±74.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Unionville | 5.7 mi | 95.3% (±36.9 points) | Higher |
| Boggs Township (Centre County) | 5.9 mi | 56.4% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centre Hall | 6.5 mi | 38.9% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Benner Township, PA (71.3%), Unionville, PA (95.3%).
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 Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | College Township | 50.4% (±14.7 points) |
| 18 | Snow Shoe | 50.0% (±52.0 points) |
| 19 | Port Matilda | 45.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 20 | Liberty Township (Centre County) | 42.5% (±38.6 points) |
| 21 | Gregg Township (Centre County) | 40.6% (±23.6 points) |
| 22 | Centre Hall | 38.9% (±24.4 points) |
| 23 | Bellefonte | 38.6% (±11.0 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Miles Township | 38.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Walker Township (Centre County) | 38.4% (±34.4 points) |
| 26 | Philipsburg | 35.8% (±17.1 points) |
| 27 | Halfmoon Township | 34.4% (±36.3 points) |
| 28 | Haines Township | 29.5% (±44.6 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Curtin Township | 27.3% (±95.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Centre 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 Bellefonte
Are renters in Bellefonte rent-burdened?
38.6% of renting households in Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bellefonte, PA spends 27.0% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellefonte borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellefonte borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellefonte 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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