How many renters in Chambersburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±7.1 points) of renting households in Chambersburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±7.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chambersburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Chambersburg | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±4.7 points) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.7% (±3.3 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±5.2 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.3% (±4.7 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±4.3 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±5.7 points) | 29.2% | 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.
Chambersburg against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Chambersburg | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±7.1 points) | 40.7% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±5.7 points) | 29.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±1.8 points) | 26.3% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,028 (±$3,340) | $50,164 (±$2,750) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,099 (±$46) | $1,093 (±$32) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Chambersburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (40.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Chambersburg ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1048 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 Chambersburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | — | 44.5% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Guilford | 3.1 mi | 17.6% (±19.9 points) | Lower |
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 4.2 mi | 37.6% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Guilford Township | 4.3 mi | 46.4% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scotland | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| Greene Township (Franklin County) | 5.0 mi | 30.7% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| Fayetteville | 5.0 mi | 23.6% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antrim Township | 7.3 mi | 27.4% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Thomas Township | 7.9 mi | 48.4% (±33.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Guilford, PA (17.6%), Scotland, PA (0.0%), Greene Township (Franklin County), PA (30.7%).
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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peters Township (Franklin County) | 89.9% (±38.7 points) |
| 2 | Quincy Township | 54.5% (±23.9 points) |
| 3 | Washington Township (Franklin County) | 50.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 4 | St. Thomas Township | 48.4% (±33.0 points) |
| 5 | Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 47.4% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Guilford Township | 46.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Chambersburg | 44.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Waynesboro | 43.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 | Orrstown | 41.9% (±39.4 points) |
| 10 | Fannett Township | 39.2% (±26.9 points) |
| 11 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 37.6% (±22.9 points) |
| 12 | Lurgan Township | 36.5% (±18.4 points) |
| 13 | Mercersburg | 33.2% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Franklin 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 Chambersburg
Are renters in Chambersburg rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chambersburg, PA spends 28.3% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chambersburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chambersburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chambersburg 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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