How many renters in Cornwall, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
69.0% (±20.7 points) of renting households in Cornwall, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 69.0% (±20.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 60.2% (±18.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.0% (±7.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cornwall
| Share of income spent on rent | Cornwall | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.3% (±7.4 points) | 13.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.5% (±6.6 points) | 14.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.3% (±4.9 points) | 13.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±15.9 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±9.5 points) | 10.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 60.2% (±18.4 points) | 36.3% | 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.
Cornwall against Lebanon County, its state and the nation
| Cornwall | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 69.0% (±20.7 points) | 46.9% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 60.2% (±18.4 points) | 36.3% (±3.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.0% (±7.7 points) | 28.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,000 (±$41,740) | $48,794 (±$4,189) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,023 (±$330) | $1,110 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cornwall, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Lebanon County (46.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lebanon County, Cornwall ranks 3 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 194 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 Cornwall
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | — | 69.0% (±20.7 points) | — |
| West Cornwall Township | 2.2 mi | 34.7% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Gretna | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Lebanon Township | 3.4 mi | 38.2% (±14.0 points) | Lower |
| North Cornwall Township | 4.2 mi | 34.9% (±14.7 points) | Lower |
| Lebanon South | 4.6 mi | 22.7% (±22.4 points) | Lower |
| Penryn | 5.0 mi | 11.5% (±32.1 points) | Lower |
| Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 5.4 mi | 39.7% (±14.0 points) | Lower |
| Hebron | 5.4 mi | 88.2% (±56.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Lebanon Township, PA (38.2%), North Cornwall Township, PA (34.9%), Lebanon South, PA (22.7%).
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 Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Annville Township | 89.0% (±41.3 points) |
| 2 | East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) | 78.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 3 | Cornwall | 69.0% (±20.7 points) |
| 4 | North Londonderry Township | 68.3% (±21.3 points) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 64.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 6 | Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 56.0% (±28.8 points) |
| 7 | Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | 55.5% (±31.1 points) |
| 8 | Myerstown | 55.2% (±19.4 points) |
| 9 | Cleona | 54.4% (±19.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Lebanon 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 Cornwall
Are renters in Cornwall rent-burdened?
69.0% of renting households in Cornwall 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 Cornwall spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cornwall, PA spends 38.0% (±7.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornwall borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornwall borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornwall 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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