How many renters in Meyersdale, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.9% (±15.9 points) of renting households in Meyersdale, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.9% (±15.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.3% (±14.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Meyersdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Meyersdale | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±12.1 points) | 25.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.8% (±11.2 points) | 10.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±9.5 points) | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±8.6 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.6% (±7.1 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.3% (±14.2 points) | 30.6% | 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.
Meyersdale against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Meyersdale | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.9% (±15.9 points) | 39.5% (±4.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.3% (±14.2 points) | 30.6% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±5.7 points) | 25.9% (±1.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,583 (±$27,615) | $37,836 (±$2,073) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $731 (±$130) | $753 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Meyersdale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Somerset County (39.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, Meyersdale ranks 16 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1296 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 Meyersdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyersdale | — | 39.9% (±15.9 points) | — |
| Summit Township (Somerset County) | 2.1 mi | 49.2% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett | 4.0 mi | 20.0% (±100.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville Township | 5.1 mi | 33.3% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury | 5.1 mi | 70.3% (±53.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larimer Township | 5.7 mi | 21.2% (±58.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Lick Township | 6.0 mi | 4.2% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Brothersvalley Township | 7.0 mi | 25.8% (±43.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Township | 8.1 mi | 44.1% (±61.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elk Lick Township, PA (4.2%).
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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Jenner Township | 50.5% (±27.6 points) |
| 11 | Central City | 50.0% (±41.0 points) |
| 12 | Summit Township (Somerset County) | 49.2% (±35.6 points) |
| 13 | Stoystown | 48.9% (±24.2 points) |
| 14 | Windber | 47.2% (±17.5 points) |
| 15 | Black Township | 44.1% (±61.7 points) |
| 16 | Meyersdale | 39.9% (±15.9 points) |
| 17 | Allegheny Township (Somerset County) | 38.2% (±32.6 points) |
| 18 | Addison | 37.5% (±105.7 points) |
| 19 | Stonycreek Township (Somerset County) | 36.6% (±31.6 points) |
| 20 | Quemahoning Township | 35.9% (±45.3 points) |
| 21 | Wellersburg | 35.7% (±84.9 points) |
| 22 | Seven Springs | 34.5% (±71.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Somerset 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 Meyersdale
Are renters in Meyersdale rent-burdened?
39.9% of renting households in Meyersdale 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 Meyersdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Meyersdale, PA spends 25.1% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meyersdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meyersdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meyersdale 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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