How many renters in Farrell, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.8% (±18.3 points) of renting households in Farrell, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.8% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.7% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.1% (±14.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Farrell
| Share of income spent on rent | Farrell | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.2% (±5.7 points) | 18.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.2% (±6.6 points) | 10.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.6% (±6.2 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.2% (±15.8 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±8.2 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.7% (±16.4 points) | 37.2% | 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.
Farrell against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| Farrell | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.8% (±18.3 points) | 45.7% (±4.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.7% (±16.4 points) | 37.2% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.1% (±14.7 points) | 28.3% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,036 (±$7,100) | $34,301 (±$3,562) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $902 (±$232) | $843 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Farrell, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mercer County (45.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mercer County, Farrell ranks 9 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 476 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 Farrell
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrell | — | 56.8% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Wheatland | 1.0 mi | 51.1% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon | 1.6 mi | 47.8% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hill | 2.0 mi | 37.6% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Masury | 2.1 mi | 28.5% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hermitage | 3.2 mi | 45.9% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Middlesex | 3.3 mi | 14.5% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Sharpsville | 3.4 mi | 54.6% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Center | 3.5 mi | 13.0% (±43.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Middlesex, PA (14.5%).
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 Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Wolf Creek Township | 62.6% (±48.5 points) |
| 4 | West Salem Township | 62.4% (±33.4 points) |
| 5 | Pymatuning Township | 58.9% (±29.9 points) |
| 6 | Jamestown | 58.0% (±25.6 points) |
| 7 | Fredonia | 57.2% (±34.7 points) |
| 8 | Greene Township (Mercer County) | 57.1% (±74.4 points) |
| 9 | Farrell | 56.8% (±18.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sharpsville | 54.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Pine Township (Mercer County) | 54.6% (±32.7 points) |
| 12 | Wilmington Township (Mercer County) | 51.6% (±31.9 points) |
| 13 | Shenango Township (Mercer County) | 51.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 14 | Wheatland | 51.1% (±19.7 points) |
| 15 | Stoneboro | 50.5% (±19.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Farrell
Are renters in Farrell rent-burdened?
56.8% of renting households in Farrell 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 Farrell spend on rent?
The median renting household in Farrell, PA spends 33.1% (±14.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farrell city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farrell city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farrell 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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