How many renters in Cressona, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
28.3% (±11.6 points) of renting households in Cressona, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 28.3% (±11.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.6% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.9% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cressona
| Share of income spent on rent | Cressona | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.4% (±10.3 points) | 18.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±16.2 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.4% (±14.4 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±9.8 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±5.4 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.6% (±10.3 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Cressona against Schuylkill County, its state and the nation
| Cressona | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 28.3% (±11.6 points) | 42.2% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.6% (±10.3 points) | 33.9% (±3.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.9% (±3.2 points) | 26.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,194 (±$8,448) | $37,010 (±$3,309) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $945 (±$57) | $876 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cressona, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Schuylkill County (42.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Schuylkill County, Cressona ranks 43 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1839 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 Cressona
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressona | — | 28.3% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Schuylkill Haven | 1.1 mi | 18.8% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Manheim Township | 2.9 mi | 45.0% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carbon | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pottsville | 3.5 mi | 56.4% (±12.0 points) | Higher |
| Landingville | 3.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Manheim Township | 3.8 mi | 18.8% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Schuylkill County) | 4.0 mi | 10.7% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Alto | 4.0 mi | 49.1% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pottsville, PA (56.4%).
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 Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Kline Township | 34.6% (±41.5 points) |
| 38 | Schuylkill Township (Schuylkill County) | 34.5% (±29.6 points) |
| 39 | Porter Township (Schuylkill County) | 34.4% (±27.7 points) |
| 40 | Mahanoy Township | 33.3% (±106.4 points) |
| 41 | Minersville | 29.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 42 | North Union Township (Schuylkill County) | 29.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 43 | Cressona | 28.3% (±11.6 points) |
| 44 | Port Clinton | 28.1% (±60.1 points) |
| 45 | East Norwegian Township | 27.8% (±27.4 points) |
| 46 | Tower City | 26.2% (±13.8 points) |
| 47 | Washington Township (Schuylkill County) | 26.0% (±36.2 points) |
| 48 | Reilly Township | 22.2% (±110.9 points) |
| 49 | Upper Mahantongo Township | 22.0% (±49.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 Cressona
Are renters in Cressona rent-burdened?
28.3% of renting households in Cressona 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 Cressona spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cressona, PA spends 22.9% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona 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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