How many renters in Ellwood City, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.2% (±13.3 points) of renting households in Ellwood City, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.2% (±13.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.5% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.9% (±7.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ellwood City
| Share of income spent on rent | Ellwood City | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.7% (±16.8 points) | 16.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±10.3 points) | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.8% (±4.8 points) | 8.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±6.5 points) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±9.7 points) | 13.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.5% (±9.1 points) | 37.6% | 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.
Ellwood City against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Ellwood City | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.2% (±13.3 points) | 50.9% (±4.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.5% (±9.1 points) | 37.6% (±3.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.9% (±7.5 points) | 30.4% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,393 (±$14,379) | $30,613 (±$2,964) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $865 (±$56) | $831 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ellwood City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Lawrence County (50.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lawrence County, Ellwood City ranks 16 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1635 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 Ellwood City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellwood City | — | 33.2% (±13.3 points) | — |
| Frisco | 1.0 mi | 10.8% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ellport | 1.1 mi | 41.4% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Lawrence County) | 1.9 mi | 16.8% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Koppel | 2.6 mi | 45.9% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wampum | 3.4 mi | 63.7% (±22.4 points) | Higher |
| North Sewickley Township | 3.6 mi | 13.3% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homewood | 4.1 mi | 47.8% (±38.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 4.4 mi | 30.4% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wampum, PA (63.7%).
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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Enon Valley | 50.0% (±65.0 points) |
| 11 | Taylor Township (Lawrence County) | 49.4% (±26.5 points) |
| 12 | Ellport | 41.4% (±29.0 points) |
| 13 | Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) | 40.3% (±40.3 points) |
| 14 | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 37.7% (±23.1 points) |
| 15 | New Beaver | 35.5% (±22.8 points) |
| 16 | Ellwood City | 33.2% (±13.3 points) |
| 17 | South New Castle | 31.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 18 | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 30.4% (±45.5 points) |
| 19 | Washington Township (Lawrence County) | 22.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 20 | Wilmington Township (Lawrence County) | 19.3% (±25.1 points) |
| 21 | Wayne Township (Lawrence County) | 16.8% (±16.8 points) |
| 22 | Scott Township (Lawrence County) | 10.6% (±46.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Lawrence 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 Ellwood City
Are renters in Ellwood City rent-burdened?
33.2% of renting households in Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ellwood City, PA spends 22.9% (±7.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellwood City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellwood City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City borough, Pennsylvania (place:23304, 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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