How many renters in Bridgewater Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
80.8% (±33.1 points) of renting households in Bridgewater Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 80.8% (±33.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.6% (±26.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.6% (±31.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bridgewater Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bridgewater Township | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.8% (±9.6 points) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.6% (±11.0 points) | 15.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 11.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.8% (±5.2 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 24.2% (±19.7 points) | 8.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.6% (±26.6 points) | 36.2% | 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.
Bridgewater Township against Susquehanna County, its state and the nation
| Bridgewater Township | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 80.8% (±33.1 points) | 44.4% (±5.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.6% (±26.6 points) | 36.2% (±4.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.6% (±31.5 points) | 27.2% (±2.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,677 (±$20,409) | $41,077 (±$4,432) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $938 (±$41) | $933 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bridgewater Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Susquehanna County (44.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Susquehanna County, Bridgewater Township ranks 2 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 84 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 Bridgewater Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Township | — | 80.8% (±33.1 points) | — |
| Montrose | 1.2 mi | 43.3% (±15.2 points) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Susquehanna County) | 4.7 mi | 50.0% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklyn Township | 5.7 mi | 38.9% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jessup Township | 6.5 mi | 60.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dimock Township | 7.2 mi | 30.4% (±24.3 points) | Lower |
| New Milford | 7.2 mi | 48.3% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harford Township | 7.8 mi | 54.2% (±37.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford Township | 8.0 mi | 41.3% (±21.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montrose, PA (43.3%), Dimock Township, PA (30.4%), New Milford Township, PA (41.3%).
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 Susquehanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friendsville | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Bridgewater Township | 80.8% (±33.1 points) |
| 3 | Lanesboro | 80.0% (±28.7 points) |
| 4 | Lenox Township | 79.7% (±39.0 points) |
| 5 | Thompson | 61.2% (±26.5 points) |
| 6 | Jessup Township | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 7 | Hop Bottom | 58.8% (±44.6 points) |
| 8 | Liberty Township (Susquehanna County) | 57.8% (±50.3 points) |
Showing 8 of 40 places in Susquehanna 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 Bridgewater Township
Are renters in Bridgewater Township rent-burdened?
80.8% of renting households in Bridgewater Township 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 Bridgewater Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bridgewater Township, PA spends 39.6% (±31.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgewater township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgewater township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgewater township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
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 Bridgewater township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:08648, in state:42 county:115).
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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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