How many renters in Martinsburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.6% (±16.3 points) of renting households in Martinsburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.6% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.5% (±15.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Martinsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Martinsburg | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±11.8 points) | 14.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±10.4 points) | 13.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.9% (±10.7 points) | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±8.7 points) | 14.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.1% (±5.0 points) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.5% (±15.5 points) | 36.2% | 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.
Martinsburg against Blair County, its state and the nation
| Martinsburg | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.6% (±16.3 points) | 46.4% (±3.7 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.5% (±15.5 points) | 36.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±6.7 points) | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,462 (±$5,465) | $37,129 (±$2,818) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $860 (±$76) | $885 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Martinsburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Blair County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Blair County, Martinsburg ranks 14 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1195 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 Martinsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg | — | 41.6% (±16.3 points) | — |
| North Woodbury Township | 1.8 mi | 52.7% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Blair County) | 3.3 mi | 48.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roaring Spring | 4.1 mi | 48.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huston Township (Blair County) | 4.6 mi | 47.0% (±43.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.6 mi | 85.7% (±85.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury Township (Bedford County) | 5.8 mi | 20.0% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury | 6.3 mi | 61.1% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Township (Bedford County) | 6.8 mi | 30.0% (±76.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Blair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Roaring Spring | 48.8% (±17.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Freedom Township (Blair County) | 48.1% (±34.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Taylor Township (Blair County) | 48.1% (±20.4 points) |
| 11 | Huston Township (Blair County) | 47.0% (±43.1 points) |
| 12 | Hollidaysburg | 46.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 13 | Duncansville | 45.9% (±13.6 points) |
| 14 | Martinsburg | 41.6% (±16.3 points) |
| 15 | Greenfield Township (Blair County) | 39.2% (±19.9 points) |
| 16 | Frankstown Township | 38.0% (±22.6 points) |
| 17 | Tyrone Township (Blair County) | 37.7% (±47.9 points) |
| 18 | Logan Township (Blair County) | 33.8% (±14.1 points) |
| 19 | Blair Township | 32.7% (±22.8 points) |
| 20 | Tyrone | 32.0% (±11.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Blair 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 Martinsburg
Are renters in Martinsburg rent-burdened?
41.6% of renting households in Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Martinsburg, PA spends 26.2% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martinsburg borough, 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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