How many renters in Dale, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.8% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Dale, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.8% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 14.7% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.3% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dale
| Share of income spent on rent | Dale | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.5% (±10.8 points) | 16.8% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.6% (±9.9 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.0% (±4.3 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.0% (±9.8 points) | 14.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.1% (±11.4 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 14.7% (±9.0 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.
Dale against Cambria County, its state and the nation
| Dale | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.8% (±14.5 points) | 42.6% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 14.7% (±9.0 points) | 34.9% (±3.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.3% (±3.5 points) | 27.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,058 (±$6,607) | $30,368 (±$2,955) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $550 (±$157) | $739 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Dale, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cambria County, Dale ranks 32 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1499 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 Dale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | — | 35.8% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Daisytown | 0.6 mi | 0.0% (±139.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lorain | 1.2 mi | 41.9% (±54.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnstown | 1.2 mi | 43.0% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland (community, Cambria County) | 1.3 mi | 0.0% (±31.1 points) | Lower |
| Southmont | 1.5 mi | 52.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) | 1.6 mi | 19.4% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 1.7 mi | 38.5% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Geistown | 2.1 mi | 37.1% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oakland (community, Cambria County), PA (0.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 36 | Cambria Township | 33.5% (±41.3 points) |
| 37 | Upper Yoder Township | 32.1% (±17.7 points) |
| 38 | Carrolltown | 31.0% (±26.3 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 Dale
Are renters in Dale rent-burdened?
35.8% of renting households in Dale 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 Dale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dale, PA spends 26.3% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale 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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