How many renters in Fullerton, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.7% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Fullerton, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.7% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.0% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fullerton
| Share of income spent on rent | Fullerton | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.6% (±3.6 points) | 10.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±7.8 points) | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±7.2 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±4.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±5.2 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.0% (±9.2 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Fullerton against Lehigh County, its state and the nation
| Fullerton | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.7% (±10.6 points) | 54.9% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.0% (±9.2 points) | 44.9% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±4.1 points) | 32.5% (±1.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,850 (±$8,966) | $48,020 (±$2,208) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,428 (±$49) | $1,383 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fullerton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lehigh County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lehigh County, Fullerton ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 146 of 378.
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 Fullerton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton | — | 50.7% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Catasauqua | 1.9 mi | 57.2% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hokendauqua | 2.1 mi | 52.4% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Catasauqua | 2.3 mi | 82.0% (±23.4 points) | Higher |
| Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 2.5 mi | 54.9% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allentown | 2.6 mi | 60.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stiles | 2.8 mi | 30.6% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coplay | 2.9 mi | 55.0% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Whitehall Township | 3.5 mi | 44.9% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Catasauqua, PA (82.0%).
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 Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 100.0% (±73.0 points) |
| 2 | Breinigsville | 76.3% (±39.4 points) |
| 3 | Schnecksville | 54.3% (±26.3 points) |
| 4 | Hokendauqua | 52.4% (±29.2 points) |
| 5 | Fullerton | 50.7% (±10.6 points) |
| 6 | Ancient Oaks | 43.3% (±22.8 points) |
| 7 | Cetronia | 42.1% (±42.6 points) |
| 8 | Trexlertown | 40.4% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 | Stiles | 30.6% (±26.0 points) |
| 10 | Wescosville | 27.4% (±37.1 points) |
| 11 | Dorneyville | 24.3% (±39.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fullerton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Whitehall Township, whose figures include it.
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 Fullerton
Are renters in Fullerton rent-burdened?
50.7% of renting households in Fullerton 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 Fullerton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fullerton, PA spends 30.4% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fullerton CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fullerton CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fullerton CDP, 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 Fullerton CDP, Pennsylvania (place:28144, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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