How many renters in Mount Joy, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.8% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Mount Joy, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.8% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.6% (±11.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.5% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mount Joy
| Share of income spent on rent | Mount Joy | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.5% (±10.4 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.7% (±7.0 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.3% (±7.3 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.6% (±8.8 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±5.1 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.6% (±11.4 points) | 37.8% | 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 Joy against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Mount Joy | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.8% (±12.5 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.6% (±11.4 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.5% (±4.0 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,086 (±$14,965) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,182 (±$100) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mount Joy, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Mount Joy ranks 44 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1578 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 Joy
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Joy | — | 33.8% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Rheems | 3.6 mi | 29.0% (±41.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maytown | 3.7 mi | 58.2% (±39.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Donegal Township | 3.7 mi | 48.4% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rapho Township | 4.1 mi | 38.9% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hempfield Township | 4.2 mi | 39.3% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salunga | 4.3 mi | 87.5% (±27.9 points) | Higher |
| Marietta | 4.4 mi | 54.8% (±16.2 points) | Higher |
| Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | 4.4 mi | 33.6% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salunga, PA (87.5%), Marietta, PA (54.8%).
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Adamstown | 38.2% (±32.7 points) |
| 39 | West Cocalico Township | 37.0% (±34.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Christiana | 36.0% (±17.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Strasburg | 36.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 42 | West Earl Township | 35.6% (±15.7 points) |
| 43 | Fulton Township | 34.8% (±22.7 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Mount Joy | 33.8% (±12.5 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | 33.8% (±31.2 points) |
| 46 | Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | 33.6% (±16.8 points) |
| 47 | Pequea Township | 28.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 48 | Bart Township | 27.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 49 | Colerain Township (Lancaster County) | 25.5% (±22.2 points) |
| 50 | Drumore Township | 25.2% (±16.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Joy
Are renters in Mount Joy rent-burdened?
33.8% of renting households in Mount Joy 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 Joy spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mount Joy, PA spends 24.5% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Joy borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Joy borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Joy 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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