How many renters in Larksville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.6% (±19.6 points) of renting households in Larksville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.6% (±19.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.1% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.1% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Larksville
| Share of income spent on rent | Larksville | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.0% (±14.1 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±9.4 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 1.3% (±2.8 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.8% (±9.4 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.5% (±11.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.1% (±15.9 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.
Larksville against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Larksville | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.6% (±19.6 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.1% (±15.9 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.1% (±7.0 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,579 (±$6,365) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,091 (±$337) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Larksville, 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, Larksville ranks 13 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 289 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 Larksville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larksville | — | 63.6% (±19.6 points) | — |
| Edwardsville | 1.1 mi | 62.9% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Courtdale | 1.7 mi | 41.3% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pringle | 1.8 mi | 56.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 1.9 mi | 54.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chase | 2.1 mi | 100.0% (±121.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 2.3 mi | 37.3% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Luzerne | 2.4 mi | 35.6% (±15.0 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Luzerne County) | 2.8 mi | 100.0% (±77.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kingston, PA (37.3%), Luzerne, PA (35.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Laflin | 71.4% (±37.1 points) |
| 8 | Bear Creek Township | 70.1% (±45.9 points) |
| 9 | Warrior Run | 69.7% (±24.1 points) |
| 10 | West Hazleton | 67.4% (±17.8 points) |
| 11 | Pittston Township | 66.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 12 | Foster Township (Luzerne County) | 64.3% (±42.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Larksville | 63.6% (±19.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Penn Lake Park | 63.6% (±95.4 points) |
| 15 | Kingston Township | 63.0% (±28.5 points) |
| 16 | Edwardsville | 62.9% (±16.3 points) |
| 17 | Hazleton | 60.1% (±8.1 points) |
| 18 | Rice Township | 57.7% (±66.5 points) |
| 19 | Pringle | 56.0% (±26.7 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 Larksville
Are renters in Larksville rent-burdened?
63.6% of renting households in Larksville 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 Larksville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Larksville, PA spends 34.1% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larksville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larksville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larksville 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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