How many renters in Mars, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.2% (±21.6 points) of renting households in Mars, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.2% (±21.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±13.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mars
| Share of income spent on rent | Mars | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±6.6 points) | 16.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.2% (±3.5 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±7.3 points) | 16.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.4% (±14.4 points) | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 29.2% (±16.8 points) | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±13.6 points) | 32.6% | 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.
Mars against Butler County, its state and the nation
| Mars | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.2% (±21.6 points) | 42.0% (±3.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±13.6 points) | 32.6% (±2.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±2.6 points) | 26.4% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,667 (±$6,805) | $48,617 (±$3,897) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $732 (±$282) | $1,041 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mars, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Butler County (42.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Butler County, Mars ranks 6 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 346 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 Mars
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars | — | 61.2% (±21.6 points) | — |
| Adams Township (Butler County) | 1.5 mi | 48.0% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valencia | 1.9 mi | 87.1% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Seven Fields | 2.7 mi | 41.6% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Callery | 3.2 mi | 71.4% (±84.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Township (Allegheny County) | 3.8 mi | 22.3% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
| Middlesex Township (Butler County) | 4.6 mi | 64.1% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Allegheny County) | 4.7 mi | 47.4% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cranberry Township (Butler County) | 4.9 mi | 38.4% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Township (Allegheny County), PA (22.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Valencia, PA (87.1%).
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 Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valencia | 87.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 2 | Callery | 71.4% (±84.2 points) |
| 3 | Brady Township (Butler County) | 66.7% (±61.6 points) |
| 4 | Winfield Township | 66.1% (±25.0 points) |
| 5 | Middlesex Township (Butler County) | 64.1% (±38.8 points) |
| 6 | Mars | 61.2% (±21.6 points) |
| 7 | Donegal Township (Butler County) | 56.0% (±54.0 points) |
| 8 | Fairview | 54.5% (±103.5 points) |
| 9 | Butler | 51.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 10 | Zelienople | 51.5% (±17.0 points) |
| 11 | Summit Township (Butler County) | 50.9% (±25.3 points) |
| 12 | Mercer Township | 50.7% (±46.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 57 places in Butler 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 Mars
Are renters in Mars rent-burdened?
61.2% of renting households in Mars 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 Mars spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mars, PA spends 31.9% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mars borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mars borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mars 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 Mars borough, Pennsylvania (place:47672, 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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