How many renters in Berwick, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.2% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Berwick, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.2% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.3% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Berwick
| Share of income spent on rent | Berwick | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.1% (±3.7 points) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.0% (±10.4 points) | 16.1% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±7.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.7% (±9.0 points) | 13.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±6.1 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.3% (±11.0 points) | 32.0% | 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.
Berwick against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Berwick | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.2% (±12.6 points) | 42.0% (±5.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.3% (±11.0 points) | 32.0% (±4.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±3.5 points) | 26.9% (±1.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,872 (±$5,482) | $39,409 (±$6,312) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $797 (±$91) | $943 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Berwick, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Columbia County (42.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Columbia County, Berwick ranks 12 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1015 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 Berwick
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick | — | 45.2% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Briar Creek | 1.8 mi | 56.7% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nescopeck | 2.0 mi | 33.1% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Berwick | 2.0 mi | 10.9% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Briar Creek Township | 2.7 mi | 43.1% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | 3.0 mi | 46.9% (±46.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mifflinville | 3.2 mi | 52.1% (±50.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nescopeck Township | 4.9 mi | 21.4% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Luzerne County) | 5.0 mi | 54.4% (±38.1 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 Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Millville | 52.5% (±21.0 points) |
| 7 | South Centre Township | 51.6% (±19.3 points) |
| 8 | Greenwood Township (Columbia County) | 51.5% (±37.9 points) |
| 9 | Stillwater | 50.0% (±104.9 points) |
| 10 | Jackson Township (Columbia County) | 47.8% (±37.0 points) |
| 11 | Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | 46.9% (±46.6 points) |
| 12 | Berwick | 45.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Benton Township (Columbia County) | 43.1% (±30.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Briar Creek Township | 43.1% (±32.5 points) |
| 15 | Bloomsburg | 40.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 16 | Catawissa | 39.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 17 | Orangeville | 37.5% (±70.0 points) |
| 18 | Main Township | 33.0% (±25.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Columbia 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 Berwick
Are renters in Berwick rent-burdened?
45.2% of renting households in Berwick 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 Berwick spend on rent?
The median renting household in Berwick, PA spends 28.6% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwick borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwick borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwick 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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