How many renters in Mahanoy City, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±17.7 points) of renting households in Mahanoy City, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±17.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.8% (±17.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±20.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mahanoy City
| Share of income spent on rent | Mahanoy City | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±12.4 points) | 18.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.9% (±12.8 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.9% (±13.3 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.3% (±3.8 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.8% (±17.5 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Mahanoy City against Schuylkill County, its state and the nation
| Mahanoy City | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±17.7 points) | 42.2% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.8% (±17.5 points) | 33.9% (±3.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±20.7 points) | 26.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,588 (±$8,133) | $37,010 (±$3,309) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $910 (±$125) | $876 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mahanoy City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (42.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Schuylkill County, Mahanoy City ranks 28 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 962 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 Mahanoy City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahanoy City | — | 46.5% (±17.7 points) | — |
| Mahanoy Township | 0.6 mi | 33.3% (±106.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ryan Township | 2.1 mi | 100.0% (±98.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shenandoah | 3.3 mi | 53.3% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shenandoah Heights | 3.8 mi | 19.1% (±63.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilberton | 4.6 mi | 4.3% (±63.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blythe Township | 5.0 mi | 63.6% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Mahanoy Township | 5.0 mi | 9.7% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Union Township | 5.2 mi | 89.2% (±30.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Union Township, PA (89.2%).
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 Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shenandoah | 53.3% (±19.2 points) |
| 23 | Frackville | 51.9% (±19.0 points) |
| 24 | Hegins Township | 51.1% (±40.8 points) |
| 25 | Palo Alto | 49.1% (±47.2 points) |
| 26 | McAdoo | 47.4% (±13.3 points) |
| 27 | St. Clair | 47.0% (±25.2 points) |
| 28 | Mahanoy City | 46.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 29 | North Manheim Township | 45.0% (±43.6 points) |
| 30 | Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 42.4% (±26.8 points) |
| 31 | Tamaqua | 41.5% (±11.0 points) |
| 32 | Auburn | 39.7% (±47.8 points) |
| 33 | Ringtown | 38.9% (±79.2 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Frailey Township | 38.1% (±70.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 Mahanoy City
Are renters in Mahanoy City rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in Mahanoy City 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 Mahanoy City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mahanoy City, PA spends 24.9% (±20.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mahanoy City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mahanoy City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mahanoy City borough, 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 Mahanoy City borough, Pennsylvania (place:46592, in state:42).
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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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