How many renters in Mercersburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.2% (±14.6 points) of renting households in Mercersburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.2% (±14.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 19.5% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.2% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mercersburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Mercersburg | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.5% (±10.1 points) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.2% (±11.4 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.3% (±11.6 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±7.4 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.7% (±10.3 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 19.5% (±10.4 points) | 29.2% | 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.
Mercersburg against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Mercersburg | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.2% (±14.6 points) | 40.7% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 19.5% (±10.4 points) | 29.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.2% (±4.5 points) | 26.3% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,569 (±$12,408) | $50,164 (±$2,750) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $804 (±$93) | $1,093 (±$32) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mercersburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (40.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Mercersburg ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1636 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 Mercersburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercersburg | — | 33.2% (±14.6 points) | — |
| Peters Township (Franklin County) | 3.3 mi | 89.9% (±38.7 points) | Higher |
| Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 4.0 mi | 47.4% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Franklin County) | 6.8 mi | 20.0% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ayr Township | 7.5 mi | 21.3% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Thomas Township | 8.3 mi | 48.4% (±33.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| McConnellsburg | 8.5 mi | 49.0% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greencastle | 9.8 mi | 29.8% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Todd Township (Fulton County) | 10 mi | 27.4% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Peters Township (Franklin County), PA (89.9%).
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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Chambersburg | 44.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Waynesboro | 43.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 | Orrstown | 41.9% (±39.4 points) |
| 10 | Fannett Township | 39.2% (±26.9 points) |
| 11 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 37.6% (±22.9 points) |
| 12 | Lurgan Township | 36.5% (±18.4 points) |
| 13 | Mercersburg | 33.2% (±14.6 points) |
| 14 | Greene Township (Franklin County) | 30.7% (±10.1 points) |
| 15 | Letterkenny Township | 30.4% (±23.6 points) |
| 16 | Mont Alto | 30.1% (±26.9 points) |
| 17 | Greencastle | 29.8% (±12.0 points) |
| 18 | Antrim Township | 27.4% (±16.9 points) |
| 19 | Warren Township (Franklin County) | 20.0% (±27.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Franklin 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 Mercersburg
Are renters in Mercersburg rent-burdened?
33.2% of renting households in Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mercersburg, PA spends 22.2% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercersburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercersburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercersburg 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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