How many renters in Coolbaugh Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.2% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Coolbaugh Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 42.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.2% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 64.9% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 42.7% (±10.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Coolbaugh Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Coolbaugh Township | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±9.6 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.1% (±2.7 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±7.0 points) | 9.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±4.1 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.3% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 64.9% (±11.5 points) | 48.2% | 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.
Coolbaugh Township against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Coolbaugh Township | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.2% (±11.9 points) | 57.0% (±4.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 64.9% (±11.5 points) | 48.2% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 42.7% (±10.7 points) | 34.0% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,125 (±$25,004) | $47,645 (±$8,336) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,952 (±$407) | $1,393 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Coolbaugh Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monroe County (57.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, Coolbaugh Township ranks 4 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 209 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 Coolbaugh Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolbaugh Township | — | 68.2% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Big Bass Lake | 4.7 mi | 27.9% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | 4.8 mi | 94.9% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Township | 6.2 mi | 37.3% (±26.5 points) | Lower |
| Tobyhanna Township | 6.3 mi | 50.5% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pocono | 6.4 mi | 53.0% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Lakes | 7.3 mi | 63.2% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | 8.2 mi | 40.0% (±52.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornhurst Township | 8.8 mi | 60.7% (±67.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clifton Township, PA (37.3%).
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 Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) | 73.3% (±43.0 points) |
| 2 | Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 72.3% (±24.7 points) |
| 3 | Chestnuthill Township | 70.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 4 | Coolbaugh Township | 68.2% (±11.9 points) |
| 5 | Stroudsburg | 67.7% (±12.0 points) |
| 6 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | 63.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 7 | Middle Smithfield Township | 62.8% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Ross Township (Monroe County) | 62.0% (±41.6 points) |
| 9 | Price Township | 56.2% (±51.4 points) |
| 10 | Stroud Township | 54.5% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Monroe 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 Coolbaugh Township
Are renters in Coolbaugh Township rent-burdened?
68.2% of renting households in Coolbaugh 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 Coolbaugh Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Coolbaugh Township, PA spends 42.7% (±10.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coolbaugh township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coolbaugh township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coolbaugh township, Monroe 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 Coolbaugh township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:15960, in state:42 county:089).
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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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