How many renters in Mifflinburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.2% (±14.3 points) of renting households in Mifflinburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.2% (±14.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.2% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.8% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mifflinburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Mifflinburg | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.6% (±5.9 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 33.9% (±13.2 points) | 17.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.3% (±12.5 points) | 10.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±7.1 points) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.0% (±5.7 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.2% (±13.1 points) | 39.0% | 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.
Mifflinburg against Union County, its state and the nation
| Mifflinburg | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.2% (±14.3 points) | 47.6% (±8.4 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.2% (±13.1 points) | 39.0% (±7.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.8% (±4.7 points) | 28.7% (±3.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,214 (±$12,643) | $42,536 (±$4,788) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $922 (±$44) | $974 (±$47) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mifflinburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Union County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Union County, Mifflinburg ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1482 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 Mifflinburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflinburg | — | 36.2% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Limestone Township (Union County) | 2.2 mi | 52.3% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Berlin | 4.3 mi | 68.6% (±29.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lewis Township (Union County) | 4.6 mi | 40.8% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Union County) | 4.8 mi | 51.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Snyder County) | 5.5 mi | 17.2% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartleton | 5.8 mi | 4.5% (±65.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Snyder County) | 6.1 mi | 29.4% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Buffalo Township | 6.2 mi | 37.2% (±24.3 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 Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Limestone Township (Union County) | 52.3% (±31.5 points) |
| 5 | East Buffalo Township | 52.1% (±25.1 points) |
| 6 | Buffalo Township (Union County) | 51.2% (±22.8 points) |
| 7 | Lewisburg | 47.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 8 | Lewis Township (Union County) | 40.8% (±22.9 points) |
| 9 | West Buffalo Township | 37.2% (±24.3 points) |
| 10 | Mifflinburg | 36.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 11 | Gregg Township (Union County) | 31.3% (±22.4 points) |
| 12 | Hartley Township | 25.0% (±36.0 points) |
| 13 | Union Township (Union County) | 23.0% (±25.7 points) |
| 14 | Hartleton | 4.5% (±65.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Union 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 Mifflinburg
Are renters in Mifflinburg rent-burdened?
36.2% of renting households in Mifflinburg 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 Mifflinburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mifflinburg, PA spends 23.8% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mifflinburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mifflinburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mifflinburg 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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