What percentage of people rent in Boswell, PA?
26.4% (±6.4 points) of the occupied homes in Boswell, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 142 renting households against 396 that own their home.
In Boswell, the share of households that rent went from 36.8% in 2015–2019 to 26.4% in 2020–2024 (−10.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.4% (±6.4 points)
- Renting households
- 142 (±46)
- Median renter income
- $28,125 (±$10,541)
Who rents and who owns in Boswell
| Boswell | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.4% (±6.4 points) | 19.6% (±1.2 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 142 (±46) | 5,750 (±374) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 396 (±74) | 23,594 (±462) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.7) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.1 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $28,125 (±$10,541) | $37,836 (±$2,073) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $66,250 (±$18,091) | $69,351 (±$2,474) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Boswell, the renter share is higher than in Somerset County (19.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Somerset County, Boswell ranks 10 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 786 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Boswell has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 36.8% (±6.0 points) | 26.4% (±6.4 points) | −10.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $409 (±$54) | $550 (±$198) | +34.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,684 (±$5,013) | $52,500 (±$16,650) | +35.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Boswell
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell | — | 26.4% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Jennerstown | 1.8 mi | 12.8% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jenner Township | 2.1 mi | 13.8% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Quemahoning Township | 4.9 mi | 13.0% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Stoystown | 5.6 mi | 31.4% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benson | 5.9 mi | 12.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hooversville | 6.1 mi | 23.6% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conemaugh Township (Somerset County) | 6.2 mi | 13.7% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Lincoln Township (Somerset County) | 6.4 mi | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jenner Township, PA (13.8%), Quemahoning Township, PA (13.0%), Conemaugh Township (Somerset County), PA (13.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rockwood | 34.5% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 | Stoystown | 31.4% (±11.1 points) |
| 6 | Meyersdale | 30.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 7 | Windber | 29.7% (±6.2 points) |
| 8 | Berlin | 28.3% (±7.1 points) |
| 9 | Wellersburg | 27.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 10 | Boswell | 26.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 | Allegheny Township (Somerset County) | 24.5% (±10.5 points) |
| 12 | Ursina | 24.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 13 | Elk Lick Township | 23.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 | Hooversville | 23.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 15 | Paint | 23.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 16 | Larimer Township | 19.3% (±10.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Boswell
How many renters are there in Boswell?
Boswell has an estimated 142 (±46) renting households, 26.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Boswell?
In Boswell, the share of households that rent went from 36.8% in 2015–2019 to 26.4% in 2020–2024 (−10.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Boswell?
A renting household in Boswell has 2.3 people on average, against 2.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Boswell?
The median renting household in Boswell, PA has an income of $28,125 (±$10,541) a year, against $66,250 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boswell borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boswell borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Boswell borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Boswell borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Boswell borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Boswell borough, Pennsylvania (place:07712, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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