How many renters in Cresson Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.2% (±15.1 points) of renting households in Cresson Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.2% (±15.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.7% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cresson Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Cresson Township | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±7.1 points) | 16.8% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±7.6 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±11.6 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 24.2% (±14.5 points) | 14.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±8.1 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.7% (±12.8 points) | 34.9% | 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.
Cresson Township against Cambria County, its state and the nation
| Cresson Township | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.2% (±15.1 points) | 42.6% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.7% (±12.8 points) | 34.9% (±3.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±2.8 points) | 27.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $20,078 (±$10,457) | $30,368 (±$2,955) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $413 (±$362) | $739 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cresson Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cambria County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cambria County, Cresson Township ranks 29 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1335 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 Cresson Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresson Township | — | 39.2% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Cresson | 1.0 mi | 40.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sankertown | 1.7 mi | 34.8% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lilly | 2.6 mi | 61.2% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gallitzin | 2.7 mi | 35.5% (±30.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tunnelhill | 3.0 mi | 5.0% (±68.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Cambria County) | 3.3 mi | 13.6% (±65.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Munster Township | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±93.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cassandra | 4.1 mi | 75.0% (±105.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Cambria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Ebensburg | 44.9% (±19.0 points) |
| 24 | Portage Township (Cambria County) | 43.5% (±35.4 points) |
| 25 | Johnstown | 43.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 26 | Lorain | 41.9% (±54.0 points) |
| 27 | Cresson | 40.8% (±12.9 points) |
| 28 | Ashville | 40.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 29 | Cresson Township | 39.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 30 | Ferndale | 38.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 31 | Geistown | 37.1% (±14.3 points) |
| 32 | Dale | 35.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 33 | Gallitzin | 35.5% (±30.3 points) |
| 34 | Sankertown | 34.8% (±21.2 points) |
| 35 | West Taylor Township | 34.4% (±62.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Cambria 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 Cresson Township
Are renters in Cresson Township rent-burdened?
39.2% of renting households in Cresson 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 Cresson Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cresson Township, PA spends 27.8% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cresson township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cresson township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cresson township, Cambria 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 Cresson township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:17144, in state:42 county:021).
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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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