How many renters in Brockway, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.6% (±14.2 points) of renting households in Brockway, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.6% (±14.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 18.0% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.3% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brockway
| Share of income spent on rent | Brockway | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.6% (±10.5 points) | 21.8% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±5.1 points) | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.7% (±12.0 points) | 8.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.3% (±14.2 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.6% (±9.8 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 18.0% (±10.3 points) | 36.3% | 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.
Brockway against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Brockway | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.6% (±14.2 points) | 44.0% (±5.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 18.0% (±10.3 points) | 36.3% (±4.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.3% (±2.8 points) | 27.3% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,399 (±$3,771) | $36,390 (±$2,209) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $737 (±$87) | $750 (±$39) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Brockway, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (44.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Brockway ranks 22 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1664 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 Brockway
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockway | — | 32.6% (±14.2 points) | — |
| Snyder Township (Jefferson County) | 1.5 mi | 25.3% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Horton Township | 5.3 mi | 32.8% (±43.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jefferson County) | 5.5 mi | 60.7% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Treasure Lake | 6.6 mi | 32.5% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Creek | 7.3 mi | 44.6% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Township | 7.7 mi | 59.4% (±15.8 points) | Higher |
| Polk Township (Jefferson County) | 8.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| DuBois | 8.8 mi | 38.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sandy Township, PA (59.4%).
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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Henderson Township (Jefferson County) | 42.7% (±23.7 points) |
| 17 | Young Township (Jefferson County) | 42.5% (±54.1 points) |
| 18 | Pine Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 39.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 19 | Bell Township (Jefferson County) | 36.2% (±43.2 points) |
| 20 | McCalmont Township | 34.3% (±55.3 points) |
| 21 | Timblin | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 22 | Brockway | 32.6% (±14.2 points) |
| 23 | Summerville | 31.1% (±21.7 points) |
| 24 | Big Run | 28.3% (±45.0 points) |
| 25 | Rose Township | 25.8% (±15.6 points) |
| 26 | Snyder Township (Jefferson County) | 25.3% (±19.3 points) |
| 27 | Ringgold Township | 24.0% (±63.2 points) |
| 28 | Warsaw Township | 18.1% (±12.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Jefferson 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 Brockway
Are renters in Brockway rent-burdened?
32.6% of renting households in Brockway 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 Brockway spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brockway, PA spends 26.3% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockway borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockway borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockway borough, 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 Brockway borough, Pennsylvania (place:08960, in state:42).
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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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