How many renters in Jenkins Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.6% (±19.2 points) of renting households in Jenkins Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.6% (±19.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±18.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±11.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jenkins Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Jenkins Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.1% (±11.1 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±14.9 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.8% (±21.4 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.4% (±18.2 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±4.1 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±18.8 points) | 38.3% | 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.
Jenkins Township against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Jenkins Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.6% (±19.2 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±18.8 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±11.3 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,857 (±$20,220) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,338 (±$105) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Jenkins Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, Jenkins Township ranks 31 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1045 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 Jenkins Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Township | — | 44.6% (±19.2 points) | — |
| Pittston Township | 2.2 mi | 66.7% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yatesville | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±126.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dupont | 2.7 mi | 28.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laflin | 2.7 mi | 71.4% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Browntown | 2.9 mi | 54.0% (±37.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hughestown | 3.3 mi | 32.7% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avoca | 3.7 mi | 15.6% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Pittston | 3.7 mi | 44.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avoca, PA (15.6%).
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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Buck Township | 50.0% (±58.6 points) |
| 26 | Dallas Township | 47.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 27 | Wilkes-Barre Township | 47.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 28 | Hazle Township | 45.7% (±26.3 points) |
| 29 | Conyngham Township (Luzerne County) | 45.3% (±22.1 points) |
| 30 | Lake Township (Luzerne County) | 45.0% (±37.2 points) |
| 31 | Jenkins Township | 44.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 32 | White Haven | 44.5% (±18.2 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Pittston | 44.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 33 (tie) | West Wyoming | 44.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Slocum Township | 44.4% (±47.2 points) |
| 36 | Duryea | 44.1% (±19.9 points) |
| 37 | Hunlock Township | 44.0% (±52.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Jenkins Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Inkerman.
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 Jenkins Township
Are renters in Jenkins Township rent-burdened?
44.6% of renting households in Jenkins Township 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 Jenkins Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jenkins Township, PA spends 28.2% (±11.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenkins township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenkins township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenkins township, Luzerne County, 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 Jenkins township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:37984, in state:42 county:079).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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