How many renters in Clearfield, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
25.5% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Clearfield, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 25.5% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.7% (±9.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.6% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Clearfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Clearfield | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.4% (±10.0 points) | 19.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.4% (±10.6 points) | 16.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.6% (±9.9 points) | 14.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±5.2 points) | 7.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±3.8 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.7% (±9.3 points) | 32.8% | 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.
Clearfield against Clearfield County, its state and the nation
| Clearfield | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 25.5% (±10.0 points) | 41.7% (±5.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.7% (±9.3 points) | 32.8% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.6% (±2.9 points) | 24.9% (±2.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,112 (±$6,154) | $33,919 (±$4,365) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $691 (±$138) | $791 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Clearfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Clearfield County (41.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Clearfield County, Clearfield ranks 32 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1934 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 Clearfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield | — | 25.5% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Plymptonville | 1.6 mi | 100.0% (±46.5 points) | Higher |
| Hyde | 1.8 mi | 27.3% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township (Clearfield County) | 4.5 mi | 55.2% (±18.4 points) | Higher |
| Pike Township (Clearfield County) | 5.3 mi | 77.5% (±51.0 points) | Higher |
| Curwensville | 5.3 mi | 24.7% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Township (Clearfield County) | 6.2 mi | 15.2% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boggs Township (Clearfield County) | 7.2 mi | 76.0% (±18.9 points) | Higher |
| Goshen Township | 8.2 mi | 18.8% (±82.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plymptonville, PA (100.0%), Lawrence Township (Clearfield County), PA (55.2%), Pike Township (Clearfield County), PA (77.5%).
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 Clearfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Decatur Township (Clearfield County) | 32.8% (±35.6 points) |
| 27 | Chester Hill | 32.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 28 | Osceola Mills | 32.1% (±38.4 points) |
| 29 | Brisbin | 30.0% (±26.2 points) |
| 30 | Houtzdale | 28.1% (±44.0 points) |
| 31 | Union Township (Clearfield County) | 27.3% (±57.0 points) |
| 32 | Clearfield | 25.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 33 | Glen Hope | 25.0% (±125.0 points) |
| 34 | Curwensville | 24.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 35 | Greenwood Township (Clearfield County) | 22.2% (±103.1 points) |
| 36 | Beccaria Township | 21.4% (±50.9 points) |
| 37 | Goshen Township | 18.8% (±82.6 points) |
| 38 | Karthaus Township | 18.2% (±99.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Clearfield 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 Clearfield
Are renters in Clearfield rent-burdened?
25.5% of renting households in Clearfield 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 Clearfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Clearfield, PA spends 20.6% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearfield borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearfield borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearfield 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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