How many renters in Meadville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.0% (±8.2 points) of renting households in Meadville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.0% (±8.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.8% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Meadville
| Share of income spent on rent | Meadville | Crawford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.9% (±5.2 points) | 18.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±4.9 points) | 13.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.9% (±2.6 points) | 10.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±5.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±3.8 points) | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.8% (±7.3 points) | 36.0% | 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.
Meadville against Crawford County, its state and the nation
| Meadville | Crawford County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.0% (±8.2 points) | 45.4% (±4.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.8% (±7.3 points) | 36.0% (±3.8 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±3.0 points) | 28.0% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,453 (±$3,864) | $33,296 (±$2,664) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $855 (±$67) | $802 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Meadville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Crawford County (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Crawford County, Meadville ranks 17 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 839 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 Meadville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville | — | 49.0% (±8.2 points) | — |
| West Mead Township | 1.7 mi | 20.7% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Vernon Township | 3.8 mi | 32.3% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saegertown | 4.7 mi | 23.9% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| East Mead Township | 4.8 mi | 69.1% (±45.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodcock Township | 5.1 mi | 6.7% (±31.6 points) | Lower |
| Hayfield Township | 5.2 mi | 16.9% (±43.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Crawford County) | 5.6 mi | 27.0% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blooming Valley | 6.3 mi | 28.6% (±104.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Mead Township, PA (20.7%), Saegertown, PA (23.9%), Woodcock Township, PA (6.7%).
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 Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Athens Township (Crawford County) | 58.3% (±55.8 points) |
| 12 | Wayne Township (Crawford County) | 56.3% (±80.8 points) |
| 13 | Venango Township (Crawford County) | 54.6% (±29.5 points) |
| 14 | Randolph Township | 53.5% (±50.4 points) |
| 15 | Woodcock | 53.3% (±49.8 points) |
| 16 | Linesville | 52.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 17 | Meadville | 49.0% (±8.2 points) |
| 18 | Conneaut Lake | 48.6% (±24.4 points) |
| 19 | Cochranton | 47.9% (±19.1 points) |
| 20 | Richmond Township (Crawford County) | 47.4% (±78.6 points) |
| 21 | Sadsbury Township (Crawford County) | 46.7% (±26.9 points) |
| 22 | East Fallowfield Township (Crawford County) | 45.2% (±53.1 points) |
| 23 | Townville | 44.2% (±38.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Crawford 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 Meadville
Are renters in Meadville rent-burdened?
49.0% of renting households in Meadville 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 Meadville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Meadville, PA spends 29.6% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meadville city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meadville city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meadville city, 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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