How many renters in Greenville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.9% (±14.1 points) of renting households in Greenville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.9% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.0% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Greenville
| Share of income spent on rent | Greenville | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±7.7 points) | 18.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.5% (±10.3 points) | 10.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±7.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.4% (±14.9 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±4.1 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.0% (±13.5 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.
Greenville against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| Greenville | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.9% (±14.1 points) | 45.7% (±4.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.0% (±13.5 points) | 37.2% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±2.8 points) | 28.3% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,756 (±$9,853) | $34,301 (±$3,562) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $626 (±$50) | $843 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Greenville, 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, Greenville ranks 24 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1349 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 Greenville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | — | 38.9% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Hempfield Township (Mercer County) | 1.6 mi | 72.7% (±24.4 points) | Higher |
| West Salem Township | 3.7 mi | 62.4% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County) | 4.0 mi | 37.5% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reynolds Heights | 4.4 mi | 58.4% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otter Creek Township | 4.8 mi | 20.0% (±82.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Mercer County) | 5.2 mi | 57.1% (±74.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Mercer County) | 5.5 mi | 19.0% (±51.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pymatuning Township | 5.8 mi | 58.9% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hempfield Township (Mercer County), PA (72.7%).
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 Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fairview Township (Mercer County) | 46.6% (±27.3 points) |
| 19 | Hermitage | 45.9% (±11.6 points) |
| 20 | Lackawannock Township | 43.8% (±24.2 points) |
| 21 | Worth Township (Mercer County) | 39.3% (±60.2 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Grove City | 39.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Findley Township | 39.1% (±50.1 points) |
| 24 | Greenville | 38.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Sandy Lake Township | 37.5% (±51.9 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County) | 37.5% (±29.8 points) |
| 27 | Liberty Township (Mercer County) | 36.4% (±45.5 points) |
| 28 | Mercer | 35.9% (±13.5 points) |
| 29 | French Creek Township | 31.8% (±71.0 points) |
| 30 | Springfield Township (Mercer County) | 30.0% (±19.2 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 Greenville
Are renters in Greenville rent-burdened?
38.9% of renting households in Greenville 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 Greenville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Greenville, PA spends 27.4% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville 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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