What percentage of people rent in Lewisburg, PA?
58.9% (±8.5 points) of the occupied homes in Lewisburg, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,075 renting households against 750 that own their home.
In Lewisburg, the share of households that rent went from 57.3% in 2015–2019 to 58.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 58.9% (±8.5 points)
- Renting households
- 1,075 (±220)
- Median renter income
- $38,285 (±$7,258)
Who rents and who owns in Lewisburg
| Lewisburg | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 58.9% (±8.5 points) | 27.7% (±2.6 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,075 (±220) | 4,026 (±405) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 750 (±153) | 10,520 (±397) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.2) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.7 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $38,285 (±$7,258) | $42,536 (±$4,788) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $86,061 (±$20,890) | $94,528 (±$5,179) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Lewisburg, the renter share is higher than in Union County (27.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Union County, Lewisburg ranks 1 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 45 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Lewisburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 57.3% (±8.6 points) | 58.9% (±8.5 points) | +1.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $724 (±$35) | $997 (±$85) | +37.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $39,830 (±$8,638) | $54,767 (±$14,192) | +37.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Lewisburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg | — | 58.9% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Linntown | 0.8 mi | 33.6% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| West Chillisquaque Township | 2.5 mi | 17.8% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| East Buffalo Township | 2.7 mi | 17.0% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Kelly Township | 2.9 mi | 38.7% (±12.5 points) | Lower |
| Milton | 3.3 mi | 51.7% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 4.4 mi | 13.9% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Buffalo Township (Union County) | 4.6 mi | 42.6% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| East Chillisquaque Township | 5.4 mi | 19.3% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Linntown, PA (33.6%), West Chillisquaque Township, PA (17.8%), East Buffalo Township, PA (17.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewisburg | 58.9% (±8.5 points) |
| 2 | Buffalo Township (Union County) | 42.6% (±12.0 points) |
| 3 | Kelly Township | 38.7% (±12.5 points) |
| 4 | Mifflinburg | 34.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 | Hartleton | 26.2% (±14.8 points) |
| 6 | Lewis Township (Union County) | 24.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 7 | West Buffalo Township | 21.8% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lewisburg
How many renters are there in Lewisburg?
Lewisburg has an estimated 1,075 (±220) renting households, 58.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Lewisburg?
In Lewisburg, the share of households that rent went from 57.3% in 2015–2019 to 58.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Lewisburg?
A renting household in Lewisburg has 1.6 people on average, against 1.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Lewisburg?
The median renting household in Lewisburg, PA has an income of $38,285 (±$7,258) a year, against $86,061 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewisburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewisburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewisburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewisburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewisburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Lewisburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:42976, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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