How many renters in Dover, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.0% (±25.9 points) of renting households in Dover, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.0% (±25.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.4% (±17.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±10.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dover
| Share of income spent on rent | Dover | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.3% (±3.6 points) | 13.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 32.1% (±27.8 points) | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.4% (±4.4 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.2% (±8.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.6% (±18.7 points) | 9.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.4% (±17.9 points) | 38.3% | 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.
Dover against York County, its state and the nation
| Dover | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.0% (±25.9 points) | 48.0% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.4% (±17.9 points) | 38.3% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±10.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,909 (±$13,429) | $50,146 (±$2,248) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,168 (±$211) | $1,193 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Dover, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from York County (48.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In York County, Dover ranks 16 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 443 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 Dover
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | — | 58.0% (±25.9 points) | — |
| Dover Township | 1.3 mi | 56.3% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weigelstown | 1.6 mi | 60.4% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 3.6 mi | 37.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township (York County) | 4.9 mi | 52.5% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Manchester Township | 5.0 mi | 39.1% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conewago Township (York County) | 5.1 mi | 32.0% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West York | 5.8 mi | 31.1% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellsville | 5.9 mi | 58.4% (±28.7 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 York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Windsor | 63.3% (±32.0 points) |
| 11 | Mount Wolf | 62.8% (±39.6 points) |
| 12 | Shrewsbury | 60.4% (±28.7 points) |
| 13 | New Freedom | 59.9% (±34.8 points) |
| 14 | Dallastown | 59.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 15 | Wellsville | 58.4% (±28.7 points) |
| 16 | Dover | 58.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 17 | Carroll Township (York County) | 56.9% (±18.4 points) |
| 18 | Dover Township | 56.3% (±19.0 points) |
| 19 | York | 55.2% (±4.7 points) |
| 20 | Yorkana | 54.2% (±73.0 points) |
| 21 | East Prospect | 53.8% (±69.2 points) |
| 22 | York Township | 53.6% (±9.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 Dover
Are renters in Dover rent-burdened?
58.0% of renting households in Dover 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 Dover spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dover, PA spends 31.9% (±10.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover borough, 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 Dover borough, Pennsylvania (place:19696, in state:42).
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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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