How many renters in Columbia, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.9% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Columbia, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.9% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.2% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.3% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Columbia
| Share of income spent on rent | Columbia | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±8.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.3% (±3.3 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±5.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±5.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±5.7 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.2% (±10.0 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.
Columbia against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Columbia | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.9% (±11.5 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.2% (±10.0 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.3% (±3.7 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,938 (±$6,735) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,075 (±$72) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Columbia, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Columbia ranks 5 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 384 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 Columbia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | — | 59.9% (±11.5 points) | — |
| West Hempfield Township | 2.0 mi | 39.3% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Wrightsville | 2.0 mi | 43.5% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountville | 3.3 mi | 54.0% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marietta | 3.3 mi | 54.8% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Prospect | 4.6 mi | 53.8% (±69.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maytown | 5.0 mi | 58.2% (±39.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Donegal Township | 5.0 mi | 48.4% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Joy | 5.3 mi | 33.8% (±12.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Hempfield Township, PA (39.3%), Mount Joy, PA (33.8%).
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Donegal Township | 92.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 2 | West Lampeter Township | 71.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | East Drumore Township | 69.4% (±32.9 points) |
| 4 | Providence Township | 64.0% (±35.6 points) |
| 5 | Columbia | 59.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 | Terre Hill | 59.7% (±33.2 points) |
| 7 | Manheim | 59.2% (±18.9 points) |
| 8 | New Holland | 56.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 9 | Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) | 55.8% (±14.1 points) |
| 10 | Marietta | 54.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 11 | Upper Leacock Township | 54.4% (±14.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Columbia
Are renters in Columbia rent-burdened?
59.9% of renting households in Columbia 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 Columbia spend on rent?
The median renting household in Columbia, PA spends 36.3% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia 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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