How many renters in Minersville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.8% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Minersville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.8% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.6% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.0% (±6.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Minersville
| Share of income spent on rent | Minersville | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 28.0% (±15.7 points) | 18.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.2% (±12.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±12.1 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.5% (±15.4 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.2% (±3.8 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.6% (±14.0 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Minersville against Schuylkill County, its state and the nation
| Minersville | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.8% (±14.5 points) | 42.2% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.6% (±14.0 points) | 33.9% (±3.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.0% (±6.0 points) | 26.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,337 (±$21,007) | $37,010 (±$3,309) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $782 (±$103) | $876 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Minersville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (42.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Schuylkill County, Minersville ranks 41 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1791 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 Minersville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minersville | — | 29.8% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Branch Township | 1.5 mi | 65.8% (±70.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Schuylkill County) | 1.5 mi | 65.5% (±62.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwegian Township | 1.9 mi | 38.1% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pottsville | 2.7 mi | 56.4% (±12.0 points) | Higher |
| Mount Carbon | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle Township | 4.1 mi | 3.1% (±52.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsville | 4.1 mi | 62.2% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clair | 4.2 mi | 47.0% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pottsville, PA (56.4%).
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 Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 34 (tie) | Norwegian Township | 38.1% (±25.1 points) |
| 36 | Port Carbon | 37.0% (±20.8 points) |
| 37 | Kline Township | 34.6% (±41.5 points) |
| 38 | Schuylkill Township (Schuylkill County) | 34.5% (±29.6 points) |
| 39 | Porter Township (Schuylkill County) | 34.4% (±27.7 points) |
| 40 | Mahanoy Township | 33.3% (±106.4 points) |
| 41 | Minersville | 29.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 42 | North Union Township (Schuylkill County) | 29.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 43 | Cressona | 28.3% (±11.6 points) |
| 44 | Port Clinton | 28.1% (±60.1 points) |
| 45 | East Norwegian Township | 27.8% (±27.4 points) |
| 46 | Tower City | 26.2% (±13.8 points) |
| 47 | Washington Township (Schuylkill County) | 26.0% (±36.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 Minersville
Are renters in Minersville rent-burdened?
29.8% of renting households in Minersville 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 Minersville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Minersville, PA spends 23.0% (±6.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minersville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minersville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minersville 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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