How many renters in Erie, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.4% (±3.4 points) of renting households in Erie, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.4% (±3.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.1% (±3.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Erie
| Share of income spent on rent | Erie | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±1.8 points) | 15.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±2.0 points) | 13.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±2.0 points) | 11.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±2.1 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±1.5 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.1% (±3.0 points) | 41.5% | 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.
Erie against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Erie | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.4% (±3.4 points) | 49.1% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.1% (±3.0 points) | 41.5% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±1.6 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,694 (±$2,665) | $34,870 (±$1,692) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $870 (±$21) | $904 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Erie, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Erie County (49.1%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, Erie ranks 6 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 536 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 Erie
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | — | 55.4% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Millcreek Township (Erie County) | 3.2 mi | 47.0% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Wesleyville | 3.4 mi | 72.8% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Park | 3.5 mi | 40.5% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Park Township | 3.5 mi | 40.5% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 4.6 mi | 51.4% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Erie County) | 5.1 mi | 44.6% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harborcreek Township | 6.3 mi | 40.9% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Greene Township (Erie County) | 7.8 mi | 66.0% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Millcreek Township (Erie County), PA (47.0%), Harborcreek Township, PA (40.9%).
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 Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platea | 80.0% (±66.5 points) |
| 2 | Wesleyville | 72.8% (±18.8 points) |
| 3 | Greene Township (Erie County) | 66.0% (±44.0 points) |
| 4 | Franklin Township (Erie County) | 58.3% (±100.8 points) |
| 5 | Edinboro | 57.5% (±15.5 points) |
| 6 | Erie | 55.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 | Cranesville | 52.6% (±28.9 points) |
| 8 | Waterford Township | 48.6% (±32.3 points) |
| 9 | Millcreek Township (Erie County) | 47.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 | Wattsburg | 46.5% (±31.4 points) |
| 11 | Summit Township (Erie County) | 44.6% (±21.4 points) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Erie County) | 44.1% (±30.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 38 places in Erie 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 Erie
Are renters in Erie rent-burdened?
55.4% of renting households in Erie 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 Erie spend on rent?
The median renting household in Erie, PA spends 32.9% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erie city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erie city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erie 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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