How many renters in Harrisburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.1% (±5.0 points) of renting households in Harrisburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.1% (±5.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harrisburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Harrisburg | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±3.8 points) | 13.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±3.0 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.4% (±3.0 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±3.0 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±2.1 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±4.5 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Harrisburg against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Harrisburg | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.1% (±5.0 points) | 45.4% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±4.5 points) | 37.8% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±2.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,708 (±$4,454) | $49,181 (±$2,915) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,062 (±$35) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Harrisburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dauphin County (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dauphin County, Harrisburg ranks 10 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 834 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 Harrisburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | — | 49.1% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Wormleysburg | 1.7 mi | 42.0% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Fairview | 1.9 mi | 27.7% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penbrook | 1.9 mi | 47.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemoyne | 2.3 mi | 59.7% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Progress | 2.6 mi | 49.2% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paxtang | 2.8 mi | 31.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enola | 2.8 mi | 16.8% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| East Pennsboro Township | 2.9 mi | 28.6% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Enola, PA (16.8%), East Pennsboro Township, PA (28.6%).
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 Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Londonderry Township (Dauphin County) | 60.6% (±44.0 points) |
| 5 | Upper Paxton Township | 53.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 6 | Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 51.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 7 | Hummelstown | 50.8% (±22.1 points) |
| 8 | Highspire | 50.2% (±19.3 points) |
| 9 | Berrysburg | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 10 | Harrisburg | 49.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | Penbrook | 47.7% (±19.6 points) |
| 12 | Middletown | 47.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 13 | Millersburg | 46.5% (±15.0 points) |
| 14 | Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 44.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 15 | Royalton | 43.0% (±31.9 points) |
| 16 | Derry Township (Dauphin County) | 41.1% (±6.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Harrisburg
Are renters in Harrisburg rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harrisburg, PA spends 29.6% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg city, 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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