How many renters in Fell Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.3% (±24.9 points) of renting households in Fell Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.3% (±24.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±22.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±13.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fell Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Fell Township | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.3% (±7.3 points) | 16.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.5% (±5.8 points) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.5% (±17.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±13.2 points) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.6% (±10.1 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±22.8 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Fell Township against Lackawanna County, its state and the nation
| Fell Township | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.3% (±24.9 points) | 48.3% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±22.8 points) | 39.8% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±13.3 points) | 29.2% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,344 (±$10,177) | $39,028 (±$2,160) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,002 (±$227) | $1,007 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fell Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lackawanna County, Fell Township ranks 8 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 460 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 Fell Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fell Township | — | 57.3% (±24.9 points) | — |
| Vandling | 2.2 mi | 37.8% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 2.4 mi | 54.7% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale Township | 3.6 mi | 28.6% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest City | 3.7 mi | 44.5% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) | 4.7 mi | 31.8% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayfield | 4.7 mi | 60.3% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waymart | 5.4 mi | 40.1% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifford Township | 5.4 mi | 27.5% (±17.7 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 Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Elmhurst Township | 87.4% (±16.9 points) |
| 3 | Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 74.6% (±43.8 points) |
| 4 | Jessup | 73.1% (±27.4 points) |
| 5 | Moscow | 66.8% (±24.8 points) |
| 6 | Thornhurst Township | 60.7% (±67.4 points) |
| 7 | Mayfield | 60.3% (±27.9 points) |
| 8 | Fell Township | 57.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 9 | Carbondale | 54.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 10 | Archbald | 54.1% (±24.8 points) |
| 11 | Scranton | 52.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 | North Abington Township | 51.7% (±67.5 points) |
| 13 | La Plume Township | 51.4% (±60.7 points) |
| 14 | Dickson City | 50.0% (±16.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Fell Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Simpson.
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 Fell Township
Are renters in Fell Township rent-burdened?
57.3% of renting households in Fell Township 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 Fell Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fell Township, PA spends 32.5% (±13.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fell township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fell township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fell township, Lackawanna County, 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 Fell township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:25560, in state:42 county:069).
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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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