How many renters in Montrose, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.3% (±15.2 points) of renting households in Montrose, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.3% (±15.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.4% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±8.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montrose
| Share of income spent on rent | Montrose | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 37.1% (±16.2 points) | 15.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.9% (±6.0 points) | 11.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±7.0 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±6.3 points) | 8.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.4% (±13.8 points) | 36.2% | 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.
Montrose against Susquehanna County, its state and the nation
| Montrose | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.3% (±15.2 points) | 44.4% (±5.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.4% (±13.8 points) | 36.2% (±4.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±8.6 points) | 27.2% (±2.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,545 (±$9,618) | $41,077 (±$4,432) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $854 (±$90) | $933 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Montrose, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (44.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Susquehanna County, Montrose ranks 19 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1116 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 Montrose
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | — | 43.3% (±15.2 points) | — |
| Bridgewater Township | 1.2 mi | 80.8% (±33.1 points) | Higher |
| Franklin Township (Susquehanna County) | 5.1 mi | 50.0% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jessup Township | 5.4 mi | 60.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklyn Township | 6.4 mi | 38.9% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dimock Township | 6.8 mi | 30.4% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Lake Township | 7.2 mi | 46.5% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford | 8.2 mi | 48.3% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harford Township | 8.8 mi | 54.2% (±37.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bridgewater Township, PA (80.8%).
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 Susquehanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Forest Lake Township | 46.5% (±28.5 points) |
| 14 | Silver Lake Township | 46.0% (±29.9 points) |
| 15 | Jackson Township (Susquehanna County) | 45.7% (±61.4 points) |
| 16 | Oakland | 45.2% (±31.0 points) |
| 17 | Forest City | 44.5% (±18.0 points) |
| 18 | Hallstead | 44.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 19 | Montrose | 43.3% (±15.2 points) |
| 20 | Apolacon Township | 41.7% (±92.8 points) |
| 21 | New Milford Township | 41.3% (±21.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Little Meadows | 40.0% (±84.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Springville Township | 40.0% (±43.4 points) |
| 24 | Rush Township (Susquehanna County) | 39.2% (±24.3 points) |
| 25 | Brooklyn Township | 38.9% (±30.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Susquehanna 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 Montrose
Are renters in Montrose rent-burdened?
43.3% of renting households in Montrose 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 Montrose spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montrose, PA spends 26.1% (±8.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose 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 Montrose borough, Pennsylvania (place:50736, 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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