How many renters in Mayfield, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.3% (±27.9 points) of renting households in Mayfield, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.3% (±27.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 60.3% (±17.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.3% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mayfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Mayfield | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±10.6 points) | 16.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.3% (±5.2 points) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.3% (±7.2 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.3% (±10.0 points) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±21.7 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 60.3% (±17.5 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Mayfield against Lackawanna County, its state and the nation
| Mayfield | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.3% (±27.9 points) | 48.3% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 60.3% (±17.5 points) | 39.8% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.3% (±7.0 points) | 29.2% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,368 (±$15,994) | $39,028 (±$2,160) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,039 (±$202) | $1,007 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mayfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lackawanna County, Mayfield ranks 7 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 369 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 Mayfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield | — | 60.3% (±27.9 points) | — |
| Jermyn | 1.1 mi | 37.8% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale Township | 1.5 mi | 28.6% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Archbald | 2.5 mi | 54.1% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 2.6 mi | 54.7% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Simpson | 4.7 mi | 54.1% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fell Township | 4.7 mi | 57.3% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 4.9 mi | 14.7% (±42.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blakely | 5.2 mi | 34.4% (±17.1 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 Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Abington Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Elmhurst Township | 87.4% (±16.9 points) |
| 3 | Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 74.6% (±43.8 points) |
| 4 | Jessup | 73.1% (±27.4 points) |
| 5 | Moscow | 66.8% (±24.8 points) |
| 6 | Thornhurst Township | 60.7% (±67.4 points) |
| 7 | Mayfield | 60.3% (±27.9 points) |
| 8 | Fell Township | 57.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 9 | Carbondale | 54.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 10 | Archbald | 54.1% (±24.8 points) |
| 11 | Scranton | 52.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 | North Abington Township | 51.7% (±67.5 points) |
| 13 | La Plume Township | 51.4% (±60.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Mayfield
Are renters in Mayfield rent-burdened?
60.3% of renting households in Mayfield 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 Mayfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mayfield, PA spends 37.3% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mayfield borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mayfield borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mayfield 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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