How many renters in College Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.4% (±14.7 points) of renting households in College Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.4% (±14.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.4% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in College Township
| Share of income spent on rent | College Township | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±6.6 points) | 11.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.0% (±4.7 points) | 9.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.7% (±9.5 points) | 9.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.8% (±12.8 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±5.7 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.4% (±13.5 points) | 49.1% | 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.
College Township against Centre County, its state and the nation
| College Township | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.4% (±14.7 points) | 57.1% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.4% (±13.5 points) | 49.1% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±6.7 points) | 34.4% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,167 (±$14,642) | $39,074 (±$2,659) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,112 (±$352) | $1,207 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In College Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Centre County (57.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Centre County, College Township ranks 17 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 757 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 College Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Township | — | 50.4% (±14.7 points) | — |
| State College | 2.6 mi | 65.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boalsburg | 3.4 mi | 64.4% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Toftrees | 3.6 mi | 48.3% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benner Township | 3.8 mi | 71.3% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harris Township | 4.0 mi | 68.7% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Forest Village | 4.9 mi | 73.2% (±12.9 points) | Higher |
| Pleasant Gap | 5.3 mi | 57.1% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Patton Township | 5.6 mi | 55.9% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Park Forest Village, PA (73.2%).
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 Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Boggs Township (Centre County) | 56.4% (±30.7 points) |
| 12 | Ferguson Township (Centre County) | 56.2% (±9.4 points) |
| 13 | Patton Township | 55.9% (±9.0 points) |
| 14 | Spring Township (Centre County) | 55.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 15 | Huston Township (Centre County) | 53.7% (±51.7 points) |
| 16 | Milesburg | 52.3% (±29.5 points) |
| 17 | College Township | 50.4% (±14.7 points) |
| 18 | Snow Shoe | 50.0% (±52.0 points) |
| 19 | Port Matilda | 45.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 20 | Liberty Township (Centre County) | 42.5% (±38.6 points) |
| 21 | Gregg Township (Centre County) | 40.6% (±23.6 points) |
| 22 | Centre Hall | 38.9% (±24.4 points) |
| 23 | Bellefonte | 38.6% (±11.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Centre County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for College Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Houserville, Lemont.
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 College Township
Are renters in College Township rent-burdened?
50.4% of renting households in College Township 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 College Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in College Township, PA spends 30.3% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College township, Centre County, 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 College township, Centre County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:15136, in state:42 county:027).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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