How many renters in Hershey, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±7.4 points) of renting households in Hershey, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±7.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.9% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hershey
| Share of income spent on rent | Hershey | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±4.4 points) | 13.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.6% (±6.1 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.6% (±3.4 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±4.8 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±3.1 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.9% (±6.7 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.
Hershey against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Hershey | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±7.4 points) | 45.4% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.9% (±6.7 points) | 37.8% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±2.8 points) | 28.1% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,154 (±$7,010) | $49,181 (±$2,915) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,268 (±$60) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hershey, 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, Hershey ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 180 of 378.
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 Hershey
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey | — | 46.2% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Palmdale | 1.6 mi | 30.1% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Campbelltown | 3.2 mi | 41.6% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra | 3.3 mi | 43.7% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hanover Township | 3.5 mi | 34.6% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hummelstown | 3.8 mi | 50.8% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Londonderry Township | 4.7 mi | 68.3% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conewago Township (Dauphin County) | 4.7 mi | 16.9% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skyline View | 5.8 mi | 23.9% (±36.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enhaut | 100.0% (±91.5 points) |
| 2 | Rutherford | 68.8% (±33.4 points) |
| 3 | Progress | 49.2% (±16.1 points) |
| 4 | Colonial Park | 47.9% (±8.6 points) |
| 5 | Hershey | 46.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 6 | Bressler | 39.3% (±49.9 points) |
| 7 | Palmdale | 30.1% (±25.9 points) |
| 8 | Paxtonia | 28.9% (±25.3 points) |
| 9 | Lawnton | 26.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 10 | Linglestown | 25.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 11 | Skyline View | 23.9% (±36.7 points) |
Hershey is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Derry Township (Dauphin County), whose figures include it.
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 Hershey
Are renters in Hershey rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in Hershey 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 Hershey spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hershey, PA spends 28.4% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hershey CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hershey CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hershey CDP, 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 Hershey CDP, Pennsylvania (place:34144, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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