How many renters in Lewistown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.0% (±9.5 points) of renting households in Lewistown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.0% (±9.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.1% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lewistown
| Share of income spent on rent | Lewistown | Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.8% (±7.8 points) | 27.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.8% (±7.1 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.6% (±4.6 points) | 9.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±5.6 points) | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±4.7 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.1% (±8.3 points) | 29.8% | 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.
Lewistown against Mifflin County, its state and the nation
| Lewistown | Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.0% (±9.5 points) | 38.7% (±5.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.1% (±8.3 points) | 29.8% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±3.9 points) | 24.9% (±2.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,314 (±$7,134) | $40,500 (±$5,106) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $797 (±$57) | $822 (±$47) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lewistown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mifflin County (38.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mifflin County, Lewistown ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 985 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 Lewistown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | — | 46.0% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Juniata Terrace | 0.9 mi | 19.2% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Highland Park | 1.7 mi | 23.9% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granville Township (Mifflin County) | 2.5 mi | 3.6% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Burnham | 2.6 mi | 40.0% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yeagertown | 3.1 mi | 33.8% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Derry Township (Mifflin County) | 3.3 mi | 46.7% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township (Juniata County) | 6.1 mi | 25.3% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Brown Township (Mifflin County) | 6.6 mi | 44.6% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Juniata Terrace, PA (19.2%), Granville Township (Mifflin County), PA (3.6%), Milford Township (Juniata County), PA (25.3%).
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 Mifflin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur Township (Mifflin County) | 85.2% (±66.2 points) |
| 2 | Oliver Township (Mifflin County) | 56.2% (±38.8 points) |
| 3 | Derry Township (Mifflin County) | 46.7% (±16.9 points) |
| 4 | Lewistown | 46.0% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 | Brown Township (Mifflin County) | 44.6% (±31.3 points) |
| 6 | Burnham | 40.0% (±20.5 points) |
| 7 | Wayne Township (Mifflin County) | 36.6% (±26.2 points) |
| 8 | Kistler | 34.6% (±33.1 points) |
| 9 | Newton Hamilton | 31.8% (±73.0 points) |
| 10 | Menno Township | 30.8% (±20.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Mifflin 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 Lewistown
Are renters in Lewistown rent-burdened?
46.0% of renting households in Lewistown 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 Lewistown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lewistown, PA spends 28.2% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewistown 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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