How many renters in Johnstown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.0% (±7.0 points) of renting households in Johnstown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.0% (±7.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.9% (±6.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Johnstown
| Share of income spent on rent | Johnstown | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.9% (±3.8 points) | 16.8% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±5.0 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±3.5 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.4% (±6.3 points) | 14.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±2.8 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.9% (±6.4 points) | 34.9% | 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.
Johnstown against Cambria County, its state and the nation
| Johnstown | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.0% (±7.0 points) | 42.6% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.9% (±6.4 points) | 34.9% (±3.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±1.6 points) | 27.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,753 (±$4,599) | $30,368 (±$2,955) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $644 (±$49) | $739 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Johnstown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cambria County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cambria County, Johnstown ranks 25 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1131 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 Johnstown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | — | 43.0% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Daisytown | 0.9 mi | 0.0% (±139.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown | 1.1 mi | 15.1% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dale | 1.2 mi | 35.8% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southmont | 1.3 mi | 52.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westmont | 1.8 mi | 61.8% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood (Cambria County) | 1.9 mi | 55.0% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin (Cambria County) | 2.2 mi | 84.2% (±41.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Conemaugh | 2.3 mi | 54.3% (±21.2 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 Cambria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Southmont | 52.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 20 | Portage | 51.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 21 | Middle Taylor Township | 48.1% (±65.4 points) |
| 22 | Loretto | 47.6% (±74.6 points) |
| 23 | Ebensburg | 44.9% (±19.0 points) |
| 24 | Portage Township (Cambria County) | 43.5% (±35.4 points) |
| 25 | Johnstown | 43.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 26 | Lorain | 41.9% (±54.0 points) |
| 27 | Cresson | 40.8% (±12.9 points) |
| 28 | Ashville | 40.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 29 | Cresson Township | 39.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 30 | Ferndale | 38.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 31 | Geistown | 37.1% (±14.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Cambria 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 Johnstown
Are renters in Johnstown rent-burdened?
43.0% of renting households in Johnstown 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 Johnstown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Johnstown, PA spends 28.3% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnstown city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnstown city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnstown city, 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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