How many renters in Middletown (community), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.9% (±16.4 points) of renting households in Middletown (community), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.9% (±16.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.2% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.5% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Middletown (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Middletown (community) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.5% (±15.4 points) | 14.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±9.3 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 27.4% (±14.9 points) | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.9% (±3.2 points) | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.7% (±4.2 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.2% (±15.9 points) | 40.7% | 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.
Middletown (community) against Northampton County, its state and the nation
| Middletown (community) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.9% (±16.4 points) | 50.0% (±2.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.2% (±15.9 points) | 40.7% (±2.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.5% (±4.6 points) | 30.0% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,946 (±$41,449) | $52,865 (±$2,670) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,545 (±$213) | $1,395 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Middletown (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northampton County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northampton County, Middletown (community) ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 212 of 378.
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 Middletown (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown (community) | — | 39.9% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Freemansburg | 1.4 mi | 16.6% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| Bethlehem | 2.6 mi | 52.5% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard | 3.5 mi | 47.5% (±65.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Saucon Township | 3.8 mi | 40.3% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Northampton County) | 4.1 mi | 69.9% (±11.9 points) | Higher |
| Lower Nazareth Township | 4.3 mi | 8.7% (±26.5 points) | Lower |
| Palmer Heights | 4.3 mi | 38.1% (±87.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hellertown | 4.4 mi | 59.3% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freemansburg, PA (16.6%), Lower Nazareth Township, PA (8.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hanover Township (Northampton County), PA (69.9%).
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 Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raubsville | 100.0% (±73.0 points) |
| 2 | Belfast | 54.3% (±73.9 points) |
| 3 | Old Orchard | 47.5% (±65.2 points) |
| 4 | Middletown (community) | 39.9% (±16.4 points) |
| 5 | Palmer Heights | 38.1% (±87.6 points) |
| 6 | Chestnut Hill | 35.7% (±42.3 points) |
| 7 | Eastlawn Gardens | 15.1% (±23.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Cherryville | 0.0% (±87.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Morgan Hill | 0.0% (±47.8 points) |
Middletown (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bethlehem Township, whose figures include it.
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 Middletown (community)
Are renters in Middletown (community) rent-burdened?
39.9% of renting households in Middletown (community) 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 Middletown (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middletown (community), PA spends 23.5% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown CDP, 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 Middletown CDP, Pennsylvania (place:49144, 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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Figures last updated on .
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