How many renters in Bloomsburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.4% (±8.0 points) of renting households in Bloomsburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.4% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.0% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bloomsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±5.9 points) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.7% (±7.2 points) | 16.1% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±7.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±5.7 points) | 13.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±5.5 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.0% (±5.8 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.
Bloomsburg against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Bloomsburg | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.4% (±8.0 points) | 42.0% (±5.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.0% (±5.8 points) | 32.0% (±4.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±3.0 points) | 26.9% (±1.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,901 (±$10,081) | $39,409 (±$6,312) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $980 (±$59) | $943 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bloomsburg, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Columbia County, Bloomsburg ranks 15 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1255 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 Bloomsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | — | 40.4% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Espy | 2.1 mi | 16.4% (±15.0 points) | Lower |
| Scott Township (Columbia County) | 2.6 mi | 26.7% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lightstreet | 3.2 mi | 13.3% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catawissa | 3.4 mi | 39.3% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montour Township | 3.6 mi | 30.8% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hemlock Township | 3.6 mi | 72.0% (±41.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catawissa Township | 3.7 mi | 31.1% (±59.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Almedia | 3.8 mi | 38.5% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Espy, PA (16.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Catawissa Township | 31.1% (±59.7 points) |
| 20 | Montour Township | 30.8% (±26.4 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Orange Township | 27.3% (±98.1 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 Bloomsburg
Are renters in Bloomsburg rent-burdened?
40.4% of renting households in Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bloomsburg, PA spends 25.8% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomsburg town, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomsburg town, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomsburg town, 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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