How many renters in Lower Swatara Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.1% (±23.9 points) of renting households in Lower Swatara Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.1% (±23.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.9% (±21.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.3% (±11.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lower Swatara Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Lower Swatara Township | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±9.9 points) | 13.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±8.3 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.8% (±15.1 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.6% (±7.2 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±10.2 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.9% (±21.6 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Lower Swatara Township against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Lower Swatara Township | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.1% (±23.9 points) | 45.4% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.9% (±21.6 points) | 37.8% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.3% (±11.5 points) | 28.1% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,176 (±$22,968) | $49,181 (±$2,915) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $962 (±$313) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lower Swatara Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dauphin County (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dauphin County, Lower Swatara Township ranks 3 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 309 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 Lower Swatara Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Swatara Township | — | 63.1% (±23.9 points) | — |
| Highspire | 1.6 mi | 50.2% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 1.9 mi | 47.0% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royalton | 2.9 mi | 43.0% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 3.1 mi | 44.9% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bressler | 3.3 mi | 39.3% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutherford | 3.6 mi | 68.8% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steelton | 3.6 mi | 33.1% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Enhaut | 3.7 mi | 100.0% (±91.5 points) | Not measurably different |
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 Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dauphin | 88.0% (±28.2 points) |
| 2 | Gratz | 83.1% (±35.5 points) |
| 3 | Lower Swatara Township | 63.1% (±23.9 points) |
| 4 | Londonderry Township (Dauphin County) | 60.6% (±44.0 points) |
| 5 | Upper Paxton Township | 53.7% (±34.1 points) |
| 6 | Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 51.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 7 | Hummelstown | 50.8% (±22.1 points) |
| 8 | Highspire | 50.2% (±19.3 points) |
| 9 | Berrysburg | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Lower Swatara Township
Are renters in Lower Swatara Township rent-burdened?
63.1% of renting households in Lower Swatara Township 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 Swatara Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lower Swatara Township, PA spends 36.3% (±11.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Swatara township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Swatara township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Swatara township, Dauphin County, 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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