How many renters in Indiana, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.3% (±9.5 points) of renting households in Indiana, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.3% (±9.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.7% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.6% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Indiana
| Share of income spent on rent | Indiana | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±5.1 points) | 17.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±4.2 points) | 10.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.4% (±4.0 points) | 10.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±7.3 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±3.7 points) | 7.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.7% (±8.7 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.
Indiana against Indiana County, its state and the nation
| Indiana | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.3% (±9.5 points) | 49.2% (±4.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.7% (±8.7 points) | 41.8% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.6% (±6.8 points) | 29.7% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,209 (±$5,069) | $32,750 (±$3,052) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $849 (±$51) | $800 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Indiana, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Indiana County (49.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Indiana County, Indiana ranks 4 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 343 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 Indiana
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | — | 61.3% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 1.4 mi | 41.8% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Township (Indiana County) | 2.5 mi | 50.1% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ernest | 4.0 mi | 25.9% (±66.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Creekside | 4.6 mi | 10.5% (±51.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homer City | 5.6 mi | 43.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Indiana County) | 5.7 mi | 40.5% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Armstrong Township (Indiana County) | 6.7 mi | 25.8% (±23.2 points) | Lower |
| Rayne Township | 6.8 mi | 21.1% (±16.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Armstrong Township (Indiana County), PA (25.8%), Rayne Township, PA (21.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffington Township | 100.0% (±50.6 points) |
| 2 | Armagh | 75.0% (±53.4 points) |
| 3 | Saltsburg | 62.8% (±24.7 points) |
| 4 | Indiana | 61.3% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 | Marion Center | 59.3% (±37.0 points) |
| 6 | Black Lick Township | 55.5% (±46.3 points) |
| 7 | Pine Township (Indiana County) | 54.8% (±36.7 points) |
| 8 | Young Township (Indiana County) | 51.3% (±25.2 points) |
| 9 | White Township (Indiana County) | 50.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 | Brush Valley Township | 50.0% (±34.3 points) |
Showing 10 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 Indiana
Are renters in Indiana rent-burdened?
61.3% of renting households in Indiana 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 Indiana spend on rent?
The median renting household in Indiana, PA spends 38.6% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indiana borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indiana borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indiana 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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