How many renters in Homer City, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.4% (±15.2 points) of renting households in Homer City, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.4% (±15.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.0% (±14.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Homer City
| Share of income spent on rent | Homer City | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.4% (±11.9 points) | 17.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.0% (±2.6 points) | 10.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±9.0 points) | 10.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.0% (±8.7 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.4% (±3.5 points) | 7.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.0% (±14.8 points) | 41.8% | 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.
Homer City against Indiana County, its state and the nation
| Homer City | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.4% (±15.2 points) | 49.2% (±4.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.0% (±14.8 points) | 41.8% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±3.8 points) | 29.7% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,125 (±$11,492) | $32,750 (±$3,052) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $706 (±$67) | $800 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Homer City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Indiana County (49.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Indiana County, Homer City ranks 15 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1106 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 Homer City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer City | — | 43.4% (±15.2 points) | — |
| Center Township (Indiana County) | 1.4 mi | 40.5% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brush Valley Township | 5.3 mi | 50.0% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indiana | 5.6 mi | 61.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Lick Township | 5.8 mi | 55.5% (±46.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burrell Township (Indiana County) | 6.9 mi | 25.7% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 6.9 mi | 41.8% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Township (Indiana County) | 7.6 mi | 50.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Wheatfield Township | 8.3 mi | 45.5% (±55.2 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 Indiana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | White Township (Indiana County) | 50.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 | Brush Valley Township | 50.0% (±34.3 points) |
| 11 | Blairsville | 49.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 12 | Clymer | 48.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 13 | Cherryhill Township | 48.0% (±29.6 points) |
| 14 | West Wheatfield Township | 45.5% (±55.2 points) |
| 15 | Homer City | 43.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 16 | Plumville | 42.9% (±109.1 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Cherry Tree | 41.7% (±31.7 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Glen Campbell | 41.7% (±93.9 points) |
| 19 | Center Township (Indiana County) | 40.5% (±27.7 points) |
| 20 | Grant Township | 36.8% (±74.8 points) |
| 21 | Canoe Township | 33.4% (±32.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Indiana 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 Homer City
Are renters in Homer City rent-burdened?
43.4% of renting households in Homer City 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 Homer City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Homer City, PA spends 28.4% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer City borough, 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 Homer City borough, Pennsylvania (place:35408, in state:42).
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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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