How many renters in Grove City, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.1% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Grove City, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.1% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.2% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Grove City
| Share of income spent on rent | Grove City | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.8% (±8.9 points) | 18.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.6% (±4.8 points) | 10.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.7% (±10.8 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±8.8 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±4.8 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.2% (±10.8 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.
Grove City against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| Grove City | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.1% (±11.8 points) | 45.7% (±4.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.2% (±10.8 points) | 37.2% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±3.9 points) | 28.3% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,318 (±$10,103) | $34,301 (±$3,562) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $906 (±$121) | $843 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Grove City, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Mercer County, Grove City ranks 22 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1342 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 Grove City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City | — | 39.1% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Pine Township (Mercer County) | 1.7 mi | 54.6% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Mercer County) | 3.3 mi | 36.4% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolf Creek Township | 4.1 mi | 62.6% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisville | 4.3 mi | 24.7% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mercer Township | 4.6 mi | 50.7% (±46.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Findley Township | 5.5 mi | 39.1% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Mercer County) | 5.8 mi | 30.0% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barkeyville | 6.2 mi | 54.6% (±41.9 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 Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | New Lebanon | 50.0% (±59.3 points) |
| 17 | Sharon | 47.8% (±9.4 points) |
| 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) |
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 Grove City
Are renters in Grove City rent-burdened?
39.1% of renting households in Grove City 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 Grove City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Grove City, PA spends 24.7% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grove City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grove City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grove City 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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