How many renters in Hampden Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.7% (±9.6 points) of renting households in Hampden Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.7% (±9.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hampden Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Hampden Township | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.7% (±6.0 points) | 14.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±4.8 points) | 15.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±5.3 points) | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±5.5 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±5.3 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±8.0 points) | 33.7% | 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.
Hampden Township against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Hampden Township | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.7% (±9.6 points) | 41.7% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±8.0 points) | 33.7% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±3.7 points) | 26.7% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,450 (±$13,497) | $56,464 (±$2,606) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,466 (±$79) | $1,249 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hampden Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cumberland County (41.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, Hampden Township ranks 11 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1149 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 Hampden Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Township | — | 42.7% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Shiremanstown | 2.9 mi | 42.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pennsboro Township | 3.0 mi | 28.6% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Camp Hill | 3.1 mi | 42.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enola | 3.2 mi | 16.8% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| West Fairview | 3.4 mi | 27.7% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsburg | 3.6 mi | 31.4% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wormleysburg | 3.7 mi | 42.0% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Spring Township | 4.0 mi | 26.1% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Pennsboro Township, PA (28.6%), Enola, PA (16.8%), Silver Spring Township, PA (26.1%).
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 Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Carlisle | 54.2% (±8.3 points) |
| 6 | North Middleton Township | 51.9% (±17.5 points) |
| 7 | Newville | 48.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Lower Frankford Township | 43.0% (±24.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Camp Hill | 42.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Shiremanstown | 42.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Hampden Township | 42.7% (±9.6 points) |
| 12 | Wormleysburg | 42.0% (±16.5 points) |
| 13 | Upper Allen Township | 41.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 14 | Mount Holly Springs | 40.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 15 | Upper Frankford Township | 40.0% (±30.6 points) |
| 16 | South Middleton Township | 37.3% (±15.2 points) |
| 17 | Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | 36.3% (±23.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Cumberland 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 Hampden Township
Are renters in Hampden Township rent-burdened?
42.7% of renting households in Hampden 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 Hampden Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hampden Township, PA spends 26.5% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden township, Cumberland 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 Hampden township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:32296, in state:42 county:041).
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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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