How many renters in Harborcreek Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.9% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Harborcreek Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.9% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.7% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.6% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harborcreek Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Harborcreek Township | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.9% (±10.2 points) | 15.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±7.0 points) | 13.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.1% (±9.4 points) | 11.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.8% (±2.7 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±4.8 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.7% (±10.0 points) | 41.5% | 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.
Harborcreek Township against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Harborcreek Township | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.9% (±11.1 points) | 49.1% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.7% (±10.0 points) | 41.5% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.6% (±3.2 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,059 (±$10,499) | $34,870 (±$1,692) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $932 (±$95) | $904 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Harborcreek Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Erie County (49.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, Harborcreek Township ranks 13 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1236 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 Harborcreek Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborcreek Township | — | 40.9% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Wesleyville | 2.9 mi | 72.8% (±18.8 points) | Higher |
| Lawrence Park | 3.2 mi | 40.5% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Park Township | 3.2 mi | 40.5% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erie | 6.3 mi | 55.4% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
| Greenfield Township (Erie County) | 6.6 mi | 18.6% (±43.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Erie County) | 6.8 mi | 66.0% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North East Township | 7.6 mi | 12.1% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| North East | 7.8 mi | 30.8% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North East Township, PA (12.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wesleyville, PA (72.8%), Erie, PA (55.4%).
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 Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Cranesville | 52.6% (±28.9 points) |
| 8 | Waterford Township | 48.6% (±32.3 points) |
| 9 | Millcreek Township (Erie County) | 47.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 | Wattsburg | 46.5% (±31.4 points) |
| 11 | Summit Township (Erie County) | 44.6% (±21.4 points) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Erie County) | 44.1% (±30.7 points) |
| 13 | Harborcreek Township | 40.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Waterford | 40.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lawrence Park Township | 40.5% (±31.9 points) |
| 16 | Albion | 40.3% (±18.7 points) |
| 17 | Elgin | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 18 | Union Township (Erie County) | 37.8% (±55.9 points) |
| 19 | Union City | 37.4% (±19.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Harborcreek Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Northwest Harborcreek, Penn State Erie (Behrend).
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 Harborcreek Township
Are renters in Harborcreek Township rent-burdened?
40.9% of renting households in Harborcreek 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 Harborcreek Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harborcreek Township, PA spends 23.6% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harborcreek township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harborcreek township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harborcreek township, Erie 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 Harborcreek township, Erie County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:32520, in state:42 county:049).
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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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