How many renters in Clarion, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.5% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Clarion, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.5% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Clarion
| Share of income spent on rent | Clarion | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.6% (±7.8 points) | 16.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.0% (±11.1 points) | 19.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.5% (±6.5 points) | 10.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±5.1 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±5.8 points) | 5.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±11.1 points) | 38.7% | 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.
Clarion against Clarion County, its state and the nation
| Clarion | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.5% (±12.5 points) | 44.5% (±5.7 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±11.1 points) | 38.7% (±5.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±8.1 points) | 27.0% (±2.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,132 (±$7,815) | $34,888 (±$4,365) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $840 (±$55) | $798 (±$29) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Clarion, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clarion County (44.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clarion County, Clarion ranks 9 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 859 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 Clarion
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion | — | 48.5% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Paint Township (Clarion County) | 2.6 mi | 23.1% (±34.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strattanville | 2.8 mi | 20.9% (±34.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marianne | 3.7 mi | 21.1% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarion Township | 4.3 mi | 65.9% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Clarion County) | 5.1 mi | 12.8% (±18.8 points) | Lower |
| Shippenville | 5.2 mi | 34.7% (±48.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Clarion County) | 5.4 mi | 45.6% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piney Township | 6.4 mi | 53.6% (±60.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Highland Township (Clarion County), PA (12.8%).
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 Clarion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Clarion Township | 65.9% (±18.5 points) |
| 4 | Hawthorn | 63.8% (±29.5 points) |
| 5 | Elk Township (Clarion County) | 61.2% (±31.2 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Clarion County) | 59.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 7 | Piney Township | 53.6% (±60.4 points) |
| 8 | Rimersburg | 52.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 9 | Clarion | 48.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 10 | Monroe Township (Clarion County) | 45.6% (±31.7 points) |
| 11 | New Bethlehem | 42.1% (±18.3 points) |
| 12 | Salem Township (Clarion County) | 42.0% (±29.0 points) |
| 13 | Ashland Township | 40.7% (±36.6 points) |
| 14 | Licking Township | 40.0% (±104.6 points) |
| 15 | Sligo | 38.4% (±20.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Clarion 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 Clarion
Are renters in Clarion rent-burdened?
48.5% of renting households in Clarion 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 Clarion spend on rent?
The median renting household in Clarion, PA spends 29.0% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarion borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarion borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarion 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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