How many renters in Colonial Park, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±8.6 points) of renting households in Colonial Park, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±8.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.6% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Colonial Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Colonial Park | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.3% (±2.7 points) | 13.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.5% (±4.0 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.5% (±8.6 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±6.0 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±3.3 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.6% (±7.9 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Colonial Park against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Colonial Park | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±8.6 points) | 45.4% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.6% (±7.9 points) | 37.8% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±3.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,355 (±$9,122) | $49,181 (±$2,915) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,392 (±$63) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Colonial Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dauphin County (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dauphin County, Colonial Park ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 167 of 378.
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 Colonial Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park | — | 47.9% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Paxtonia | 1.6 mi | 28.9% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Progress | 1.8 mi | 49.2% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawnton | 2.4 mi | 26.4% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Penbrook | 2.6 mi | 47.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutherford | 2.9 mi | 68.8% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paxtang | 2.9 mi | 31.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linglestown | 3.2 mi | 25.1% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 3.5 mi | 51.8% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawnton, PA (26.4%).
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 Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enhaut | 100.0% (±91.5 points) |
| 2 | Rutherford | 68.8% (±33.4 points) |
| 3 | Progress | 49.2% (±16.1 points) |
| 4 | Colonial Park | 47.9% (±8.6 points) |
| 5 | Hershey | 46.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 6 | Bressler | 39.3% (±49.9 points) |
| 7 | Palmdale | 30.1% (±25.9 points) |
| 8 | Paxtonia | 28.9% (±25.3 points) |
| 9 | Lawnton | 26.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 10 | Linglestown | 25.1% (±23.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Dauphin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Colonial Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lower Paxton Township, whose figures include it.
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 Colonial Park
Are renters in Colonial Park rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Colonial Park 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 Colonial Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Colonial Park, PA spends 29.2% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Park CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Park CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonial Park CDP, 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 Colonial Park CDP, Pennsylvania (place:15328, in state:42).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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