How many renters in Lancaster, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.6% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Lancaster, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.6% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.3% (±4.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lancaster
| Share of income spent on rent | Lancaster | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±2.1 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.1% (±4.2 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±2.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±3.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±2.4 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.3% (±4.0 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Lancaster against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Lancaster | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.6% (±4.7 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.3% (±4.0 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±1.4 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,480 (±$3,157) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,240 (±$45) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lancaster, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Lancaster ranks 24 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 956 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 Lancaster
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | — | 46.6% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) | 1.9 mi | 55.8% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | 3.4 mi | 46.8% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millersville | 3.7 mi | 51.3% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Lampeter Township | 4.1 mi | 71.8% (±9.7 points) | Higher |
| Lampeter | 4.5 mi | 36.2% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Street | 4.5 mi | 67.6% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| East Lampeter Township | 4.6 mi | 43.6% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pequea Township | 5.0 mi | 28.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Lampeter Township, PA (71.8%), Willow Street, PA (67.6%).
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Manor Township (Lancaster County) | 51.3% (±13.7 points) |
| 19 | Conoy Township | 50.3% (±28.6 points) |
| 20 | East Donegal Township | 48.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 21 | East Hempfield Township | 48.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 22 | Lititz | 47.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 23 | Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | 46.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 24 | Lancaster | 46.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 25 | Akron | 45.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 26 | East Lampeter Township | 43.6% (±10.4 points) |
| 27 | Conestoga Township | 43.3% (±43.5 points) |
| 28 | Salisbury Township (Lancaster County) | 42.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 29 | East Cocalico Township | 42.2% (±17.5 points) |
| 30 | Elizabethtown | 41.8% (±13.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Lancaster
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Lancaster, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Lancaster beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Lancaster, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Lancaster
Are renters in Lancaster rent-burdened?
46.6% of renting households in Lancaster 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 Lancaster spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lancaster, PA spends 28.9% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lancaster city, 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 Lancaster city, Pennsylvania (place:41216, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Lancaster at a glance
- Median rent in Lancaster
- Rent by bedrooms in Lancaster
- Renters and owners in Lancaster
- Income and affordability in Lancaster
- Home values in Lancaster
- Homeowner costs in Lancaster
- Property taxes in Lancaster
- Types of homes in Lancaster
- Bedrooms in Lancaster
- Age of homes in Lancaster
- Vacancy rate in Lancaster
- Heating fuel in Lancaster
- Commute and cars in Lancaster
- Crime reported to police in Lancaster
- Population growth in Lancaster
- How long people stay in Lancaster
- Crowding and facilities in Lancaster
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lancaster County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania