How many renters in Catawissa, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.3% (±17.6 points) of renting households in Catawissa, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.3% (±17.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.6% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Catawissa
| Share of income spent on rent | Catawissa | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.2% (±12.6 points) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.1% (±5.3 points) | 16.1% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.5% (±5.6 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.9% (±13.1 points) | 13.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.7% (±13.1 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.6% (±11.8 points) | 32.0% | 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.
Catawissa against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Catawissa | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.3% (±17.6 points) | 42.0% (±5.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.6% (±11.8 points) | 32.0% (±4.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±3.0 points) | 26.9% (±1.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,375 (±$13,068) | $39,409 (±$6,312) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $644 (±$216) | $943 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Catawissa, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Columbia County (42.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Columbia County, Catawissa ranks 16 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1322 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 Catawissa
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawissa | — | 39.3% (±17.6 points) | — |
| Catawissa Township | 0.9 mi | 31.1% (±59.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montour Township | 3.0 mi | 30.8% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Columbia County) | 3.2 mi | 16.0% (±62.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomsburg | 3.4 mi | 40.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Espy | 4.2 mi | 16.4% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cooper Township (Montour County) | 4.3 mi | 25.5% (±48.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Main Township | 4.6 mi | 33.0% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayberry Township | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±101.7 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 Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Jackson Township (Columbia County) | 47.8% (±37.0 points) |
| 11 | Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | 46.9% (±46.6 points) |
| 12 | Berwick | 45.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Benton Township (Columbia County) | 43.1% (±30.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Briar Creek Township | 43.1% (±32.5 points) |
| 15 | Bloomsburg | 40.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 16 | Catawissa | 39.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 17 | Orangeville | 37.5% (±70.0 points) |
| 18 | Main Township | 33.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 19 | Catawissa Township | 31.1% (±59.7 points) |
| 20 | Montour Township | 30.8% (±26.4 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Orange Township | 27.3% (±98.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Pine Township (Columbia County) | 27.3% (±96.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Columbia 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 Catawissa
Are renters in Catawissa rent-burdened?
39.3% of renting households in Catawissa 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 Catawissa spend on rent?
The median renting household in Catawissa, PA spends 27.8% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catawissa borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catawissa borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catawissa borough, 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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