How many renters in Brookville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±14.2 points) of renting households in Brookville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±14.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.4% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.0% (±13.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brookville
| Share of income spent on rent | Brookville | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 27.0% (±13.3 points) | 21.8% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±5.0 points) | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±3.8 points) | 8.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.8% (±3.5 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.3% (±4.4 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.4% (±13.5 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.
Brookville against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Brookville | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±14.2 points) | 44.0% (±5.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.4% (±13.5 points) | 36.3% (±4.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.0% (±13.9 points) | 27.3% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,861 (±$14,036) | $36,390 (±$2,209) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $679 (±$23) | $750 (±$39) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Brookville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Brookville ranks 7 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 652 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 Brookville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville | — | 52.7% (±14.2 points) | — |
| Rose Township | 2.3 mi | 25.8% (±15.6 points) | Lower |
| Pine Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 4.3 mi | 39.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Jefferson County) | 4.8 mi | 13.5% (±43.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knox Township (Jefferson County) | 4.9 mi | 100.0% (±72.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clover Township | 5.0 mi | 83.3% (±98.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summerville | 6.3 mi | 31.1% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corsica | 6.4 mi | 47.6% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eldred Township (Jefferson County) | 6.4 mi | 17.8% (±20.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rose Township, PA (25.8%), Eldred Township (Jefferson County), PA (17.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Worthville | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Barnett Township (Jefferson County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Knox Township (Jefferson County) | 100.0% (±72.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Polk Township (Jefferson County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 5 | Clover Township | 83.3% (±98.6 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Jefferson County) | 60.7% (±43.0 points) |
| 7 | Brookville | 52.7% (±14.2 points) |
| 8 | Porter Township (Jefferson County) | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 9 | Sykesville | 49.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 10 | Punxsutawney | 49.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 11 | Gaskill Township | 48.9% (±29.4 points) |
| 12 | Reynoldsville | 48.1% (±14.5 points) |
| 13 | Corsica | 47.6% (±22.3 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 Brookville
Are renters in Brookville rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in Brookville 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 Brookville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brookville, PA spends 34.0% (±13.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookville 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 Brookville borough, Pennsylvania (place:09224, 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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