How many renters in Edwardsville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.9% (±16.3 points) of renting households in Edwardsville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 45.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.9% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.4% (±15.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 45.9% (±23.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edwardsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Edwardsville | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.7% (±6.1 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.8% (±9.9 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±7.0 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.4% (±11.4 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±4.1 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.4% (±15.8 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.
Edwardsville against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Edwardsville | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.9% (±16.3 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.4% (±15.8 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 45.9% (±23.4 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $16,892 (±$16,208) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,069 (±$250) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Edwardsville, 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, Edwardsville ranks 16 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 312 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 Edwardsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville | — | 62.9% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Larksville | 1.1 mi | 63.6% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 1.3 mi | 37.3% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Pringle | 1.3 mi | 56.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Courtdale | 1.7 mi | 41.3% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Luzerne | 2.0 mi | 35.6% (±15.0 points) | Lower |
| Wilkes-Barre | 2.0 mi | 51.3% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forty Fort | 2.3 mi | 35.4% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
| Plymouth | 2.6 mi | 54.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kingston, PA (37.3%), Luzerne, PA (35.6%), Forty Fort, PA (35.4%).
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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | West Hazleton | 67.4% (±17.8 points) |
| 11 | Pittston Township | 66.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 12 | Foster Township (Luzerne County) | 64.3% (±42.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Larksville | 63.6% (±19.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Penn Lake Park | 63.6% (±95.4 points) |
| 15 | Kingston Township | 63.0% (±28.5 points) |
| 16 | Edwardsville | 62.9% (±16.3 points) |
| 17 | Hazleton | 60.1% (±8.1 points) |
| 18 | Rice Township | 57.7% (±66.5 points) |
| 19 | Pringle | 56.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 20 | Salem Township (Luzerne County) | 54.4% (±38.1 points) |
| 21 | Plymouth | 54.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 22 | Shickshinny | 54.0% (±29.3 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 Edwardsville
Are renters in Edwardsville rent-burdened?
62.9% of renting households in Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edwardsville, PA spends 45.9% (±23.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwardsville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwardsville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville borough, Pennsylvania (place:22672, 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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