How many renters in Lower Allen, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.8% (±16.3 points) of renting households in Lower Allen, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.8% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.9% (±14.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lower Allen
| Share of income spent on rent | Lower Allen | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.5% (±5.6 points) | 14.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±8.6 points) | 15.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.4% (±4.7 points) | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.2% (±9.9 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±7.9 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.9% (±14.3 points) | 33.7% | 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.
Lower Allen against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Lower Allen | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.8% (±16.3 points) | 41.7% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.9% (±14.3 points) | 33.7% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±4.8 points) | 26.7% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,930 (±$9,102) | $56,464 (±$2,606) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,171 (±$147) | $1,249 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lower Allen, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cumberland County (41.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, Lower Allen ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 119 of 378.
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 Lower Allen
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Allen | — | 54.8% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Lemoyne | 1.2 mi | 59.7% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Cumberland | 1.3 mi | 57.6% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Hill | 1.7 mi | 42.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wormleysburg | 2.4 mi | 42.0% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiremanstown | 2.8 mi | 42.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 3.5 mi | 49.1% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Fairview | 3.7 mi | 27.7% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steelton | 4.1 mi | 33.1% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Steelton, PA (33.1%).
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 Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Allen | 54.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 2 | Schlusser | 42.1% (±24.2 points) |
| 3 | Boiling Springs | 30.1% (±34.6 points) |
| 4 | West Fairview | 27.7% (±31.5 points) |
| 5 | Enola | 16.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Messiah College | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Shippensburg University | 0.0% (±104.8 points) |
Lower Allen is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lower Allen Township, whose figures include it.
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 Lower Allen
Are renters in Lower Allen rent-burdened?
54.8% of renting households in Lower Allen 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 Lower Allen spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lower Allen, PA spends 31.8% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Allen CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Allen CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Allen CDP, 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 Lower Allen CDP, Pennsylvania (place:44824, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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