How many renters in Lewisburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.7% (±13.2 points) of renting households in Lewisburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.7% (±13.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.0% (±12.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lewisburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Lewisburg | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±6.9 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±6.5 points) | 17.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±10.1 points) | 10.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±8.5 points) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±5.4 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.0% (±12.0 points) | 39.0% | 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.
Lewisburg against Union County, its state and the nation
| Lewisburg | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.7% (±13.2 points) | 47.6% (±8.4 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.0% (±12.0 points) | 39.0% (±7.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±4.6 points) | 28.7% (±3.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,285 (±$7,258) | $42,536 (±$4,788) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $997 (±$85) | $974 (±$47) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lewisburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Union County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Union County, Lewisburg ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 902 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 Lewisburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg | — | 47.7% (±13.2 points) | — |
| Linntown | 0.8 mi | 46.9% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Chillisquaque Township | 2.5 mi | 12.4% (±19.2 points) | Lower |
| East Buffalo Township | 2.7 mi | 52.1% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kelly Township | 2.9 mi | 63.8% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 3.3 mi | 47.2% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 4.4 mi | 23.0% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Union County) | 4.6 mi | 51.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Chillisquaque Township | 5.4 mi | 27.9% (±57.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Chillisquaque Township, PA (12.4%).
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 Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Berlin | 68.6% (±29.5 points) |
| 2 | White Deer Township | 68.1% (±72.4 points) |
| 3 | Kelly Township | 63.8% (±31.0 points) |
| 4 | Limestone Township (Union County) | 52.3% (±31.5 points) |
| 5 | East Buffalo Township | 52.1% (±25.1 points) |
| 6 | Buffalo Township (Union County) | 51.2% (±22.8 points) |
| 7 | Lewisburg | 47.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 8 | Lewis Township (Union County) | 40.8% (±22.9 points) |
| 9 | West Buffalo Township | 37.2% (±24.3 points) |
| 10 | Mifflinburg | 36.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 11 | Gregg Township (Union County) | 31.3% (±22.4 points) |
| 12 | Hartley Township | 25.0% (±36.0 points) |
| 13 | Union Township (Union County) | 23.0% (±25.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Union 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 Lewisburg
Are renters in Lewisburg rent-burdened?
47.7% of renting households in Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lewisburg, PA spends 29.2% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewisburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewisburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewisburg 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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