How many renters in Harris Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.7% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Harris Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.7% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 65.4% (±17.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.1% (±6.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harris Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Harris Township | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±12.6 points) | 11.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±6.6 points) | 9.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 1.4% (±2.6 points) | 9.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±10.8 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.3% (±5.5 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 65.4% (±17.9 points) | 49.1% | 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.
Harris Township against Centre County, its state and the nation
| Harris Township | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.7% (±18.7 points) | 57.1% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 65.4% (±17.9 points) | 49.1% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.1% (±6.4 points) | 34.4% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,406 (±$5,656) | $39,074 (±$2,659) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,289 (±$238) | $1,207 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Harris Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Centre County (57.1%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Centre County, Harris Township ranks 6 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 199 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 Harris Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Township | — | 68.7% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Lemont | 3.8 mi | 56.0% (±49.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| College Township | 4.0 mi | 50.4% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| State College | 4.7 mi | 65.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Houserville | 4.8 mi | 72.7% (±38.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Potter Township (Centre County) | 6.2 mi | 71.2% (±45.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Grove Mills | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±53.7 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Huntingdon County) | 6.7 mi | 26.7% (±59.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centre Hall | 7.0 mi | 38.9% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Grove Mills, PA (0.0%).
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 Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unionville | 95.3% (±36.9 points) |
| 2 | Marion Township (Centre County) | 85.4% (±51.4 points) |
| 3 | Benner Township | 71.3% (±28.3 points) |
| 4 | Potter Township (Centre County) | 71.2% (±45.4 points) |
| 5 | Burnside Township (Centre County) | 70.0% (±99.3 points) |
| 6 | Harris Township | 68.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 7 | State College | 65.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 | Taylor Township (Centre County) | 64.3% (±85.7 points) |
| 9 | Howard | 63.3% (±23.7 points) |
| 10 | Rush Township (Centre County) | 56.9% (±20.8 points) |
| 11 | Boggs Township (Centre County) | 56.4% (±30.7 points) |
| 12 | Ferguson Township (Centre County) | 56.2% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 35 places in Centre County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Harris Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Boalsburg.
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 Harris Township
Are renters in Harris Township rent-burdened?
68.7% of renting households in Harris 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 Harris Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harris Township, PA spends 39.1% (±6.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harris township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harris township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harris township, Centre 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 Harris township, Centre County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:32792, in state:42 county:027).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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