How many renters in Mechanicsburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.4% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Mechanicsburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.4% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.9% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.9% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mechanicsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Mechanicsburg | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.7% (±7.6 points) | 14.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 29.0% (±14.5 points) | 15.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.2% (±8.5 points) | 15.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±9.3 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±5.4 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.9% (±10.7 points) | 33.7% | 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.
Mechanicsburg against Cumberland County, its state and the nation
| Mechanicsburg | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.4% (±12.0 points) | 41.7% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.9% (±10.7 points) | 33.7% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.9% (±4.1 points) | 26.7% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,235 (±$7,564) | $56,464 (±$2,606) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,083 (±$129) | $1,249 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mechanicsburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cumberland County (41.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cumberland County, Mechanicsburg ranks 22 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1718 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 Mechanicsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg | — | 31.4% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Upper Allen Township | 2.5 mi | 41.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiremanstown | 2.8 mi | 42.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampden Township | 3.6 mi | 42.7% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Spring Township | 3.8 mi | 26.1% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Messiah College | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Allen Township | 4.2 mi | 34.7% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Hill | 4.7 mi | 42.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Cumberland County) | 5.1 mi | 17.3% (±25.8 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 Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | South Middleton Township | 37.3% (±15.2 points) |
| 17 | Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | 36.3% (±23.3 points) |
| 18 | North Newton Township | 35.3% (±22.6 points) |
| 19 | Shippensburg | 34.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 20 | Lower Allen Township | 34.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 21 | Upper Mifflin Township | 33.3% (±30.5 points) |
| 22 | Mechanicsburg | 31.4% (±12.0 points) |
| 23 | Dickinson Township | 29.4% (±41.2 points) |
| 24 | East Pennsboro Township | 28.6% (±9.7 points) |
| 25 | Silver Spring Township | 26.1% (±13.5 points) |
| 26 | Lower Mifflin Township | 25.6% (±50.3 points) |
| 27 | West Pennsboro Township | 24.3% (±15.9 points) |
| 28 | Monroe Township (Cumberland County) | 17.3% (±25.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Cumberland 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 Mechanicsburg
Are renters in Mechanicsburg rent-burdened?
31.4% of renting households in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mechanicsburg, PA spends 22.9% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg 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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