How many renters in Montgomery, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±17.1 points) of renting households in Montgomery, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.2% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±21.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montgomery
| Share of income spent on rent | Montgomery | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±13.2 points) | 14.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.6% (±4.2 points) | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.9% (±14.6 points) | 10.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.6% (±4.2 points) | 16.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.5% (±2.1 points) | 9.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.2% (±17.0 points) | 37.3% | 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.
Montgomery against Lycoming County, its state and the nation
| Montgomery | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±17.1 points) | 47.2% (±4.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.2% (±17.0 points) | 37.3% (±3.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±21.4 points) | 29.1% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,658 (±$6,777) | $36,610 (±$1,983) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,006 (±$141) | $913 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Montgomery, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lycoming County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lycoming County, Montgomery ranks 17 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 952 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 Montgomery
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | — | 46.7% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Clinton Township (Lycoming County) | 2.5 mi | 24.3% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Lycoming County) | 3.8 mi | 28.6% (±114.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Northumberland County) | 4.3 mi | 8.8% (±26.1 points) | Lower |
| Dewart | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±58.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muncy | 4.8 mi | 34.5% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gregg Township (Union County) | 5.4 mi | 31.3% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montoursville | 5.6 mi | 47.0% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muncy Creek Township | 5.7 mi | 42.9% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Delaware Township (Northumberland County), PA (8.8%).
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 Lycoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jordan Township (Lycoming County) | 56.4% (±33.6 points) |
| 12 | Limestone Township (Lycoming County) | 55.7% (±26.5 points) |
| 13 | Cascade Township | 55.5% (±40.4 points) |
| 14 | Old Lycoming Township | 50.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 15 | Williamsport | 49.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 16 | Montoursville | 47.0% (±18.6 points) |
| 17 | Montgomery | 46.7% (±17.1 points) |
| 18 | Pine Township (Lycoming County) | 45.5% (±98.1 points) |
| 19 | Muncy Township | 44.3% (±33.8 points) |
| 20 | Muncy Creek Township | 42.9% (±28.4 points) |
| 21 | South Williamsport | 41.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 22 | Jersey Shore | 40.7% (±21.3 points) |
| 23 | Nippenose Township | 40.0% (±82.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Lycoming 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 Montgomery
Are renters in Montgomery rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Montgomery 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 Montgomery spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montgomery, PA spends 26.4% (±21.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery 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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