How many renters in Duryea, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.1% (±19.9 points) of renting households in Duryea, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.1% (±19.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±17.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Duryea
| Share of income spent on rent | Duryea | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±10.9 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±12.3 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±13.9 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.2% (±13.6 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±10.0 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±17.2 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.
Duryea against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Duryea | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.1% (±19.9 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±17.2 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±6.5 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,250 (±$18,201) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,130 (±$221) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Duryea, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, Duryea ranks 36 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1076 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 Duryea
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duryea | — | 44.1% (±19.9 points) | — |
| Hughestown | 1.6 mi | 32.7% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pittston | 1.7 mi | 44.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Pittston | 1.9 mi | 38.4% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avoca | 2.0 mi | 15.6% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Old Forge | 2.3 mi | 41.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dupont | 2.6 mi | 28.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Browntown | 2.6 mi | 54.0% (±37.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 2.7 mi | 24.5% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avoca, PA (15.6%).
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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Lake Township (Luzerne County) | 45.0% (±37.2 points) |
| 31 | Jenkins Township | 44.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 32 | White Haven | 44.5% (±18.2 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Pittston | 44.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 33 (tie) | West Wyoming | 44.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Slocum Township | 44.4% (±47.2 points) |
| 36 | Duryea | 44.1% (±19.9 points) |
| 37 | Hunlock Township | 44.0% (±52.2 points) |
| 38 | Nanticoke | 43.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Dallas | 43.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 43.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 41 | Franklin Township (Luzerne County) | 43.2% (±51.0 points) |
| 42 | Courtdale | 41.3% (±22.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Duryea
Are renters in Duryea rent-burdened?
44.1% of renting households in Duryea 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 Duryea spend on rent?
The median renting household in Duryea, PA spends 28.4% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duryea borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duryea borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duryea 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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