How many renters in DuBois, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.1% (±13.6 points) of renting households in DuBois, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.1% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.3% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.6% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in DuBois
| Share of income spent on rent | DuBois | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.9% (±9.6 points) | 19.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.1% (±8.4 points) | 16.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.2% (±5.8 points) | 14.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.6% (±3.5 points) | 7.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.8% (±10.1 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.3% (±9.1 points) | 32.8% | 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.
DuBois against Clearfield County, its state and the nation
| DuBois | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.1% (±13.6 points) | 41.7% (±5.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.3% (±9.1 points) | 32.8% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.6% (±4.6 points) | 24.9% (±2.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,429 (±$20,646) | $33,919 (±$4,365) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $899 (±$87) | $791 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In DuBois, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clearfield County (41.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clearfield County, DuBois ranks 21 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1391 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 DuBois
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuBois | — | 38.1% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Oklahoma (community) | 1.4 mi | 78.7% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy | 1.8 mi | 78.4% (±28.3 points) | Higher |
| Sandy Township | 2.2 mi | 59.4% (±15.8 points) | Higher |
| Falls Creek | 3.0 mi | 44.6% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Treasure Lake | 3.7 mi | 32.5% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Clearfield County) | 5.8 mi | 70.1% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sykesville | 6.1 mi | 49.7% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troutville | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sandy, PA (78.4%), Sandy Township, PA (59.4%).
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 Clearfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Knox Township (Clearfield County) | 53.8% (±90.7 points) |
| 16 | Burnside Township (Clearfield County) | 51.3% (±45.1 points) |
| 17 | Huston Township (Clearfield County) | 50.6% (±20.2 points) |
| 18 | Jordan Township (Clearfield County) | 42.9% (±107.6 points) |
| 19 | Morris Township (Clearfield County) | 41.1% (±49.6 points) |
| 20 | Covington Township (Clearfield County) | 40.0% (±109.2 points) |
| 21 | DuBois | 38.1% (±13.6 points) |
| 22 | Chest Township (Clearfield County) | 35.3% (±34.7 points) |
| 23 | Penn Township (Clearfield County) | 33.8% (±47.7 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Mahaffey | 33.3% (±34.2 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Bigler Township | 33.3% (±105.3 points) |
| 26 | Decatur Township (Clearfield County) | 32.8% (±35.6 points) |
| 27 | Chester Hill | 32.2% (±17.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Clearfield 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 DuBois
Are renters in DuBois rent-burdened?
38.1% of renting households in DuBois 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 DuBois spend on rent?
The median renting household in DuBois, PA spends 22.6% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DuBois city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DuBois city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DuBois city, 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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