How many renters in Bradford, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.8% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Bradford, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 21.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.8% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.0% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 21.8% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bradford
| Share of income spent on rent | Bradford | McKean County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 27.5% (±9.7 points) | 21.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.4% (±9.1 points) | 13.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±6.9 points) | 9.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 13.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±5.7 points) | 10.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.0% (±11.1 points) | 31.1% | 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.
Bradford against McKean County, its state and the nation
| Bradford | McKean County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.8% (±12.5 points) | 41.5% (±6.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.0% (±11.1 points) | 31.1% (±6.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 21.8% (±6.2 points) | 26.9% (±2.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,151 (±$11,708) | $38,542 (±$3,697) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $800 (±$63) | $809 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bradford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from McKean County (41.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In McKean County, Bradford ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1356 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 Bradford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | — | 38.8% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Foster Township (McKean County) | 1.2 mi | 35.9% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Township (McKean County) | 3.9 mi | 50.7% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lewis Run | 6.5 mi | 61.1% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Carrollton | 6.6 mi | 33.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otto Township | 8.2 mi | 57.9% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Red House | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Allegany | 11 mi | 48.6% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township | 11 mi | 17.6% (±78.1 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 McKean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Eldred | 69.8% (±27.5 points) |
| 5 | Lewis Run | 61.1% (±34.0 points) |
| 6 | Otto Township | 57.9% (±34.5 points) |
| 7 | Wetmore Township | 54.1% (±58.9 points) |
| 8 | Port Allegany | 53.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 9 | Bradford Township (McKean County) | 50.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 10 | Bradford | 38.8% (±12.5 points) |
| 11 | Mount Jewett | 38.3% (±25.9 points) |
| 12 | Kane | 38.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 13 | Ceres Township | 37.9% (±27.8 points) |
| 14 | Smethport | 36.2% (±22.8 points) |
| 15 | Foster Township (McKean County) | 35.9% (±29.2 points) |
| 16 | Keating Township (McKean County) | 31.0% (±29.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in McKean 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 Bradford
Are renters in Bradford rent-burdened?
38.8% of renting households in Bradford 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 Bradford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bradford, PA spends 21.8% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bradford city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bradford city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bradford city, 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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