How many renters in Kingston, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.3% (±7.4 points) of renting households in Kingston, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.3% (±7.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.4% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kingston
| Share of income spent on rent | Kingston | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.0% (±6.9 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±6.6 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±4.7 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.8% (±5.9 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.9% (±1.2 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.4% (±7.3 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.
Kingston against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Kingston | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.3% (±7.4 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.4% (±7.3 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±1.7 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,029 (±$5,459) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,038 (±$62) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kingston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, Kingston ranks 47 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1436 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 Kingston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | — | 37.3% (±7.4 points) | — |
| Pringle | 1.2 mi | 56.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsville | 1.3 mi | 62.9% (±16.3 points) | Higher |
| Forty Fort | 1.3 mi | 35.4% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkes-Barre | 1.4 mi | 51.3% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
| Luzerne | 1.6 mi | 35.6% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plains | 2.0 mi | 28.6% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Courtdale | 2.0 mi | 41.3% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larksville | 2.3 mi | 63.6% (±19.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edwardsville, PA (62.9%), Wilkes-Barre, PA (51.3%), Larksville, PA (63.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Franklin Township (Luzerne County) | 43.2% (±51.0 points) |
| 42 | Courtdale | 41.3% (±22.9 points) |
| 43 | Sugar Notch | 40.9% (±29.4 points) |
| 44 | Union Township (Luzerne County) | 39.4% (±37.4 points) |
| 45 | Dorrance Township | 38.9% (±28.2 points) |
| 46 | West Pittston | 38.4% (±20.8 points) |
| 47 | Kingston | 37.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 48 | Luzerne | 35.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 49 | Nuangola | 35.5% (±59.9 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Forty Fort | 35.4% (±17.1 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Wyoming | 35.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 52 | Plymouth Township (Luzerne County) | 34.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 53 | Black Creek Township | 34.1% (±33.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Kingston
Are renters in Kingston rent-burdened?
37.3% of renting households in Kingston 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 Kingston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kingston, PA spends 27.1% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingston borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingston borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingston 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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