How many renters in McSherrystown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.5% (±21.5 points) of renting households in McSherrystown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.5% (±21.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.2% (±17.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in McSherrystown
| Share of income spent on rent | McSherrystown | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.9% (±17.6 points) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.3% (±4.3 points) | 14.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.7% (±8.1 points) | 12.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 22.6% (±16.2 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.3% (±12.5 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.2% (±17.5 points) | 32.5% | 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.
McSherrystown against Adams County, its state and the nation
| McSherrystown | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.5% (±21.5 points) | 44.0% (±4.4 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.2% (±17.5 points) | 32.5% (±3.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±4.3 points) | 27.8% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,958 (±$26,060) | $49,481 (±$3,334) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,387 (±$186) | $1,115 (±$39) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In McSherrystown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Adams County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Adams County, McSherrystown ranks 10 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 750 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 McSherrystown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McSherrystown | — | 50.5% (±21.5 points) | — |
| Conewago Township (Adams County) | 0.4 mi | 61.2% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennville | 1.9 mi | 68.2% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover | 2.0 mi | 46.1% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkville | 3.0 mi | 43.5% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (York County) | 3.0 mi | 47.6% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township | 3.4 mi | 45.3% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Adams County) | 3.7 mi | 28.9% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwick Township | 3.8 mi | 52.1% (±35.7 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 Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | New Oxford | 59.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 5 | Fairfield | 56.0% (±32.1 points) |
| 6 | Hamiltonban Township | 54.9% (±31.6 points) |
| 7 | Hamilton Township (Adams County) | 54.2% (±40.3 points) |
| 8 | Arendtsville | 52.6% (±39.0 points) |
| 9 | Berwick Township | 52.1% (±35.7 points) |
| 10 | McSherrystown | 50.5% (±21.5 points) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Adams County) | 50.0% (±37.4 points) |
| 12 | Biglerville | 49.4% (±27.3 points) |
| 13 | East Berlin | 48.8% (±15.2 points) |
| 14 | Carroll Valley | 48.6% (±59.8 points) |
| 15 | York Springs | 47.8% (±28.2 points) |
| 16 | Franklin Township (Adams County) | 46.5% (±34.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams 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 McSherrystown
Are renters in McSherrystown rent-burdened?
50.5% of renting households in McSherrystown 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 McSherrystown spend on rent?
The median renting household in McSherrystown, PA spends 30.1% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McSherrystown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McSherrystown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McSherrystown 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 McSherrystown borough, Pennsylvania (place:46376, 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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