How many renters in Milford, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.0% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Milford, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.0% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.6% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.5% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Milford
| Share of income spent on rent | Milford | Pike County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.3% (±4.8 points) | 13.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±5.2 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 34.5% (±15.1 points) | 15.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±8.5 points) | 7.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±4.8 points) | 5.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.6% (±11.0 points) | 44.7% | 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.
Milford against Pike County, its state and the nation
| Milford | Pike County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.0% (±12.0 points) | 50.4% (±7.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.6% (±11.0 points) | 44.7% (±6.8 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.5% (±3.9 points) | 30.3% (±4.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,577 (±$19,487) | $51,912 (±$5,212) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,481 (±$136) | $1,378 (±$84) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Milford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pike County (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Pike County, Milford ranks 9 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1398 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 Milford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | — | 38.0% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Milford Township (Pike County) | 3.3 mi | 49.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pocono Woodland Lakes | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±58.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montague Township | 4.7 mi | 61.1% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westfall Township | 4.7 mi | 58.8% (±16.3 points) | Higher |
| Matamoras | 6.0 mi | 44.0% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dingman Township | 6.5 mi | 53.3% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Jervis | 6.8 mi | 73.3% (±11.9 points) | Higher |
| Sparrow Bush | 7.2 mi | 37.8% (±38.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westfall Township, PA (58.8%), Port Jervis, NY (73.3%).
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 Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dingman Township | 53.3% (±23.1 points) |
| 4 | Blooming Grove Township | 50.9% (±38.2 points) |
| 5 | Shohola Township | 49.4% (±38.4 points) |
| 6 | Milford Township (Pike County) | 49.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 7 | Matamoras | 44.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 8 | Greene Township (Pike County) | 42.0% (±35.9 points) |
| 9 | Milford | 38.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 10 | Lackawaxen Township | 36.8% (±53.6 points) |
| 11 | Delaware Township (Pike County) | 33.1% (±18.7 points) |
| 12 | Palmyra Township (Pike County) | 29.2% (±27.5 points) |
| 13 | Porter Township (Pike County) | 17.6% (±78.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Pike 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 Milford
Are renters in Milford rent-burdened?
38.0% of renting households in Milford 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 Milford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Milford, PA spends 25.5% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford borough, 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 Milford borough, Pennsylvania (place:49400, 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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