How many renters in Hawley, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.3% (±16.0 points) of renting households in Hawley, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.3% (±16.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.0% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±9.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hawley
| Share of income spent on rent | Hawley | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.7% (±5.9 points) | 12.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±7.7 points) | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.4% (±13.6 points) | 12.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.0% (±9.6 points) | 10.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±5.4 points) | 5.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.0% (±15.1 points) | 46.6% | 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.
Hawley against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Hawley | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.3% (±16.0 points) | 52.0% (±7.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.0% (±15.1 points) | 46.6% (±7.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±9.1 points) | 31.8% (±6.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,167 (±$7,865) | $39,028 (±$6,817) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,025 (±$85) | $1,038 (±$51) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hawley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wayne County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Hawley ranks 11 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 541 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 Hawley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley | — | 55.3% (±16.0 points) | — |
| Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | 2.8 mi | 60.0% (±38.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paupack Township | 4.9 mi | 27.2% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lackawaxen Township | 5.8 mi | 36.8% (±53.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township (Pike County) | 5.9 mi | 29.2% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Ridge Township | 6.7 mi | 15.8% (±15.3 points) | Lower |
| Texas Township | 6.8 mi | 56.0% (±36.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township | 7.4 mi | 65.6% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wallenpaupack Lake Estates | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±50.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cherry Ridge Township, PA (15.8%), Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, 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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mount Pleasant Township (Wayne County) | 67.4% (±50.0 points) |
| 6 | Berlin Township | 65.6% (±25.9 points) |
| 7 | Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | 60.0% (±38.4 points) |
| 8 | South Canaan Township | 56.7% (±32.6 points) |
| 9 | Sterling Township | 56.6% (±30.2 points) |
| 10 | Texas Township | 56.0% (±36.5 points) |
| 11 | Hawley | 55.3% (±16.0 points) |
| 12 | Honesdale | 54.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 13 | Oregon Township | 53.3% (±61.5 points) |
| 14 | Dreher Township | 52.0% (±32.9 points) |
| 15 | Starrucca | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 16 | Dyberry Township | 42.2% (±48.6 points) |
| 17 | Waymart | 40.1% (±18.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Hawley
Are renters in Hawley rent-burdened?
55.3% of renting households in Hawley 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 Hawley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hawley, PA spends 33.2% (±9.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawley 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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