How many renters in East Stroudsburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±14.6 points) of renting households in East Stroudsburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±14.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±7.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Stroudsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | East Stroudsburg | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±6.6 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±7.4 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±8.1 points) | 9.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±8.3 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±7.1 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±12.8 points) | 48.2% | 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.
East Stroudsburg against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| East Stroudsburg | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±14.6 points) | 57.0% (±4.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±12.8 points) | 48.2% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±7.8 points) | 34.0% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,184 (±$18,886) | $47,645 (±$8,336) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,479 (±$147) | $1,393 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Stroudsburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monroe County (57.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, East Stroudsburg ranks 12 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 647 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 East Stroudsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg | — | 52.8% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Stroudsburg | 1.9 mi | 67.7% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 1.9 mi | 58.1% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 2.3 mi | 72.3% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stroud Township | 2.4 mi | 54.5% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Water Gap | 3.2 mi | 50.4% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Estates | 4.1 mi | 58.3% (±103.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portland | 6.9 mi | 53.7% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Smithfield Township | 7.1 mi | 62.8% (±18.5 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 Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | 63.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 7 | Middle Smithfield Township | 62.8% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Ross Township (Monroe County) | 62.0% (±41.6 points) |
| 9 | Price Township | 56.2% (±51.4 points) |
| 10 | Stroud Township | 54.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Mount Pocono | 53.0% (±21.9 points) |
| 12 | East Stroudsburg | 52.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 13 | Tobyhanna Township | 50.5% (±26.4 points) |
| 14 | Delaware Water Gap | 50.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 15 | Pocono Township | 49.8% (±18.4 points) |
| 16 | Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 46.8% (±16.1 points) |
| 17 | Paradise Township (Monroe County) | 41.3% (±31.9 points) |
| 18 | Barrett Township | 33.4% (±23.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Monroe 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 East Stroudsburg
Are renters in East Stroudsburg rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Stroudsburg, PA spends 31.5% (±7.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Stroudsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Stroudsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:21872, 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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