How many renters in Lehighton, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.7% (±18.0 points) of renting households in Lehighton, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.7% (±18.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.8% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lehighton
| Share of income spent on rent | Lehighton | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±12.1 points) | 12.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.5% (±7.6 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±9.3 points) | 16.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.2% (±5.7 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.9% (±13.2 points) | 6.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.8% (±12.3 points) | 36.7% | 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.
Lehighton against Carbon County, its state and the nation
| Lehighton | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.7% (±18.0 points) | 43.5% (±5.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.8% (±12.3 points) | 36.7% (±5.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±4.2 points) | 27.4% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,024 (±$7,044) | $41,543 (±$5,064) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,019 (±$174) | $994 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lehighton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Carbon County (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Carbon County, Lehighton ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 522 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 Lehighton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehighton | — | 55.7% (±18.0 points) | — |
| Weissport | 0.8 mi | 23.2% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weissport East | 1.7 mi | 0.0% (±27.6 points) | Lower |
| Parryville | 2.4 mi | 47.2% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | 2.8 mi | 69.8% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Carbon County) | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±21.8 points) | Lower |
| Bowmanstown | 3.4 mi | 34.0% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jim Thorpe | 3.7 mi | 54.3% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Penn Township | 3.7 mi | 56.7% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weissport East, PA (0.0%), Franklin Township (Carbon County), PA (0.0%).
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 Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towamensing Township | 92.6% (±22.1 points) |
| 2 | East Side | 73.7% (±77.6 points) |
| 3 | Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | 69.8% (±38.7 points) |
| 4 | Beaver Meadows | 65.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 5 | East Penn Township | 56.7% (±28.0 points) |
| 6 | Lehighton | 55.7% (±18.0 points) |
| 7 | Jim Thorpe | 54.3% (±32.2 points) |
| 8 | Penn Forest Township | 52.4% (±21.7 points) |
| 9 | Parryville | 47.2% (±57.4 points) |
| 10 | Nesquehoning | 46.2% (±23.3 points) |
| 11 | Palmerton | 42.9% (±16.5 points) |
| 12 | Weatherly | 37.6% (±15.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Carbon 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 Lehighton
Are renters in Lehighton rent-burdened?
55.7% of renting households in Lehighton 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 Lehighton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lehighton, PA spends 31.3% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehighton borough, 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 Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania (place:42472, in state:42).
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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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