What percentage of people rent in Lock Haven, PA?
61.5% (±6.7 points) of the occupied homes in Lock Haven, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,100 renting households against 1,315 that own their home.
In Lock Haven, the share of households that rent went from 67.9% in 2015–2019 to 61.5% in 2020–2024 (−6.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 61.5% (±6.7 points)
- Renting households
- 2,100 (±259)
- Median renter income
- $33,577 (±$2,879)
Who rents and who owns in Lock Haven
| Lock Haven | Clinton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 61.5% (±6.7 points) | 27.7% (±2.0 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,100 (±259) | 4,272 (±333) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,315 (±250) | 11,152 (±346) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $33,577 (±$2,879) | $35,780 (±$3,230) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $69,943 (±$17,808) | $72,530 (±$3,939) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Lock Haven, the renter share is higher than in Clinton County (27.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Clinton County, Lock Haven ranks 2 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Lock Haven has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 67.9% (±4.5 points) | 61.5% (±6.7 points) | −6.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $747 (±$51) | $792 (±$75) | +6.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $34,293 (±$3,218) | $46,102 (±$5,771) | +34.4% | 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 Lock Haven
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Haven | — | 61.5% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Flemington | 1.1 mi | 28.5% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Allison Township | 1.5 mi | 21.8% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
| Dunnstown | 1.9 mi | 11.2% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Castanea | 1.9 mi | 19.8% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Castanea Township | 2.1 mi | 18.5% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Mill Hall | 2.9 mi | 32.2% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Woodward Township (Clinton County) | 3.3 mi | 15.6% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Dunnstable Township | 4.3 mi | 8.3% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flemington, PA (28.5%), Allison Township, PA (21.8%), Dunnstown, PA (11.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Keating Township | 71.4% (±25.8 points) |
| 2 | Lock Haven | 61.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 3 | Renovo | 61.4% (±9.3 points) |
| 4 | Colebrook Township | 32.9% (±19.6 points) |
| 5 | Mill Hall | 32.2% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Avis | 29.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 7 | Flemington | 28.5% (±7.9 points) |
| 8 | Beech Creek | 26.6% (±9.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 29 places in Clinton 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 Lock Haven
How many renters are there in Lock Haven?
Lock Haven has an estimated 2,100 (±259) renting households, 61.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Lock Haven?
In Lock Haven, the share of households that rent went from 67.9% in 2015–2019 to 61.5% in 2020–2024 (−6.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Lock Haven?
A renting household in Lock Haven has 2.0 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Lock Haven?
The median renting household in Lock Haven, PA has an income of $33,577 (±$2,879) a year, against $69,943 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lock Haven city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lock Haven city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lock Haven city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lock Haven city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lock Haven city, 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 Lock Haven city, Pennsylvania (place:44128, 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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