How many renters in Mount Carmel, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.0% (±15.6 points) of renting households in Mount Carmel, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.0% (±15.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 20.2% (±10.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.5% (±7.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mount Carmel
| Share of income spent on rent | Mount Carmel | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.3% (±10.4 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 32.7% (±18.4 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±7.4 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±10.1 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.8% (±11.5 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 20.2% (±10.5 points) | 33.3% | 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.
Mount Carmel against Northumberland County, its state and the nation
| Mount Carmel | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.0% (±15.6 points) | 42.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 20.2% (±10.5 points) | 33.3% (±3.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.5% (±7.5 points) | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,500 (±$22,473) | $34,167 (±$3,426) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $742 (±$96) | $806 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mount Carmel, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northumberland County (42.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Northumberland County, Mount Carmel ranks 21 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1685 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 Mount Carmel
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel | — | 32.0% (±15.6 points) | — |
| Mount Carmel Township | 1.6 mi | 40.5% (±41.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Heights | 2.8 mi | 69.4% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kulpmont | 3.1 mi | 53.7% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conyngham Township (Columbia County) | 3.5 mi | 26.3% (±76.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 3.6 mi | 60.6% (±20.1 points) | Higher |
| Butler Township (Schuylkill County) | 4.8 mi | 16.9% (±40.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gordon | 4.9 mi | 13.5% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Township | 5.3 mi | 25.0% (±91.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ashland, PA (60.6%).
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 Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Lower Mahanoy Township | 43.4% (±15.5 points) |
| 16 | Herndon | 42.9% (±26.3 points) |
| 17 | Sunbury | 42.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 18 | Mount Carmel Township | 40.5% (±41.6 points) |
| 19 | West Cameron Township | 33.3% (±95.8 points) |
| 20 | Lower Augusta Township | 32.7% (±49.0 points) |
| 21 | Mount Carmel | 32.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 22 | Watsontown | 30.2% (±13.0 points) |
| 23 | East Chillisquaque Township | 27.9% (±57.6 points) |
| 24 | Little Mahanoy Township | 27.8% (±75.1 points) |
| 25 | Upper Mahanoy Township | 26.3% (±51.1 points) |
| 26 | Upper Augusta Township | 25.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 27 | Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | 22.7% (±21.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Northumberland 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 Mount Carmel
Are renters in Mount Carmel rent-burdened?
32.0% of renting households in Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mount Carmel, PA spends 20.5% (±7.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Carmel borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Carmel borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Carmel 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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