How many renters in Matamoras, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.0% (±16.2 points) of renting households in Matamoras, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.0% (±16.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±15.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.1% (±11.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Matamoras
| Share of income spent on rent | Matamoras | Pike County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±12.1 points) | 13.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 27.5% (±17.5 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±10.6 points) | 15.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.2% (±4.6 points) | 7.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±5.6 points) | 5.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±15.2 points) | 44.7% | 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.
Matamoras against Pike County, its state and the nation
| Matamoras | Pike County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.0% (±16.2 points) | 50.4% (±7.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±15.2 points) | 44.7% (±6.8 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.1% (±11.3 points) | 30.3% (±4.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,625 (±$56,592) | $51,912 (±$5,212) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,266 (±$160) | $1,378 (±$84) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Matamoras, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pike County (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pike County, Matamoras ranks 7 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1083 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 Matamoras
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matamoras | — | 44.0% (±16.2 points) | — |
| Port Jervis | 0.9 mi | 73.3% (±11.9 points) | Higher |
| Sparrow Bush | 2.4 mi | 37.8% (±38.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westfall Township | 4.0 mi | 58.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Greenville (Orange County) | 5.3 mi | 48.9% (±36.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Deerpark | 6.0 mi | 56.0% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 6.0 mi | 38.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montague Township | 6.1 mi | 61.1% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township (Pike County) | 7.1 mi | 49.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port Jervis, NY (73.3%).
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 Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehman Township (Pike County) | 88.1% (±16.1 points) |
| 2 | Westfall Township | 58.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 3 | Dingman Township | 53.3% (±23.1 points) |
| 4 | Blooming Grove Township | 50.9% (±38.2 points) |
| 5 | Shohola Township | 49.4% (±38.4 points) |
| 6 | Milford Township (Pike County) | 49.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 7 | Matamoras | 44.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 8 | Greene Township (Pike County) | 42.0% (±35.9 points) |
| 9 | Milford | 38.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 10 | Lackawaxen Township | 36.8% (±53.6 points) |
| 11 | Delaware Township (Pike County) | 33.1% (±18.7 points) |
| 12 | Palmyra Township (Pike County) | 29.2% (±27.5 points) |
| 13 | Porter Township (Pike County) | 17.6% (±78.1 points) |
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 Matamoras
Are renters in Matamoras rent-burdened?
44.0% of renting households in Matamoras 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 Matamoras spend on rent?
The median renting household in Matamoras, PA spends 24.1% (±11.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matamoras borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matamoras borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matamoras 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 Matamoras borough, Pennsylvania (place:48048, 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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