What percentage of people rent in McElhattan, PA?
11.0% (±5.1 points) of the occupied homes in McElhattan, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 46 renting households against 374 that own their home.
In McElhattan, the share of households that rent went from 17.4% in 2015–2019 to 11.0% in 2020–2024 (−6.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 11.0% (±5.1 points)
- Renting households
- 46 (±22)
- Median renter income
- $61,250 (±$57,784)
Who rents and who owns in McElhattan
| McElhattan | Clinton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 11.0% (±5.1 points) | 27.7% (±2.0 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 46 (±22) | 4,272 (±333) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 374 (±81) | 11,152 (±346) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.1 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $61,250 (±$57,784) | $35,780 (±$3,230) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $72,083 (±$37,544) | $72,530 (±$3,939) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In McElhattan, the renter share is lower than in Clinton County (27.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Clinton County, McElhattan ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 272 of 390.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in McElhattan has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 17.4% (±12.5 points) | 11.0% (±5.1 points) | −6.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,158 (±$185) | $861 (±$155) | −25.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,667 (±$12,974) | $71,250 (±$24,054) | +71.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near McElhattan
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McElhattan | — | 11.0% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Dunnstable Township | 2.2 mi | 8.3% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Creek Township (Clinton County) | 2.8 mi | 2.4% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Avis | 2.9 mi | 29.4% (±10.1 points) | Higher |
| Dunnstown | 3.6 mi | 11.2% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castanea Township | 4.2 mi | 18.5% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castanea | 4.7 mi | 19.8% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Lock Haven | 5.4 mi | 61.5% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Jersey Shore | 5.5 mi | 30.2% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Creek Township (Clinton County), PA (2.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Avis, PA (29.4%), Castanea, PA (19.8%), Lock Haven, PA (61.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castanea | 19.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 2 | Dunnstown | 11.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 | McElhattan | 11.0% (±5.1 points) |
McElhattan is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Wayne Township (Clinton County), whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about McElhattan
How many renters are there in McElhattan?
McElhattan has an estimated 46 (±22) renting households, 11.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in McElhattan?
In McElhattan, the share of households that rent went from 17.4% in 2015–2019 to 11.0% in 2020–2024 (−6.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in McElhattan?
A renting household in McElhattan has 1.6 people on average, against 2.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in McElhattan?
The median renting household in McElhattan, PA has an income of $61,250 (±$57,784) a year, against $72,083 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McElhattan CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McElhattan CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McElhattan CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McElhattan CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McElhattan CDP, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 McElhattan CDP, Pennsylvania (place:46112, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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