How many renters in Gettysburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.2% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Gettysburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.2% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.7% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.0% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gettysburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Gettysburg | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±5.5 points) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.5% (±6.7 points) | 14.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±6.2 points) | 12.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.2% (±6.4 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±7.7 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.7% (±9.0 points) | 32.5% | 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.
Gettysburg against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Gettysburg | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.2% (±11.8 points) | 44.0% (±4.4 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.7% (±9.0 points) | 32.5% (±3.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.0% (±3.2 points) | 27.8% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,796 (±$8,363) | $49,481 (±$3,334) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,001 (±$82) | $1,115 (±$39) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Gettysburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Adams County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Adams County, Gettysburg ranks 25 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1266 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 Gettysburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | — | 40.2% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 2.0 mi | 40.4% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Heritage | 3.1 mi | 18.6% (±60.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Straban Township | 4.9 mi | 23.6% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Adams County) | 5.1 mi | 31.8% (±70.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | 5.2 mi | 41.4% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonneauville | 5.4 mi | 46.2% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | 6.0 mi | 7.7% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County) | 6.7 mi | 31.1% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freedom Township (Adams County), PA (7.7%).
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 Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Abbottstown | 45.8% (±20.6 points) |
| 20 | Oxford Township | 45.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 21 | Tyrone Township (Adams County) | 43.3% (±33.9 points) |
| 22 | Littlestown | 43.2% (±21.9 points) |
| 23 | Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | 41.4% (±31.3 points) |
| 24 | Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 40.4% (±16.5 points) |
| 25 | Gettysburg | 40.2% (±11.8 points) |
| 26 | Highland Township (Adams County) | 31.8% (±70.9 points) |
| 27 | Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County) | 31.1% (±21.9 points) |
| 28 | Union Township (Adams County) | 28.9% (±19.2 points) |
| 29 | Germany Township | 27.9% (±29.8 points) |
| 30 | Straban Township | 23.6% (±22.2 points) |
| 31 | Latimore Township | 17.5% (±44.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams 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 Gettysburg
Are renters in Gettysburg rent-burdened?
40.2% of renting households in Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gettysburg, PA spends 27.0% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gettysburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gettysburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gettysburg borough, 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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