How many renters in Mount Union, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.8% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Mount Union, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.8% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 19.0% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mount Union
| Share of income spent on rent | Mount Union | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.9% (±12.3 points) | 22.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.1% (±6.3 points) | 14.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±8.7 points) | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 24.8% (±9.9 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±7.9 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 19.0% (±8.7 points) | 31.6% | 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 Union against Huntingdon County, its state and the nation
| Mount Union | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.8% (±11.8 points) | 39.3% (±5.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 19.0% (±8.7 points) | 31.6% (±5.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±2.2 points) | 25.8% (±2.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,289 (±$7,205) | $35,712 (±$4,702) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $482 (±$80) | $810 (±$43) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mount Union, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (39.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Huntingdon County, Mount Union ranks 30 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1648 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 Union
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Union | — | 32.8% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Kistler | 1.0 mi | 34.6% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Hamilton | 2.5 mi | 31.8% (±73.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mapleton | 3.2 mi | 45.0% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shirley Township | 3.5 mi | 60.2% (±40.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Creek | 4.5 mi | 30.3% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Mifflin County) | 4.7 mi | 36.6% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.4 mi | 10.5% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.9 mi | 31.3% (±80.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Huntingdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Broad Top City | 36.8% (±79.0 points) |
| 25 | Petersburg | 36.5% (±22.1 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Alexandria | 33.3% (±56.0 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Shirleysburg | 33.3% (±114.7 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Carbon Township | 33.3% (±112.7 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Franklin Township (Huntingdon County) | 33.3% (±72.1 points) |
| 30 | Mount Union | 32.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 31 | Brady Township (Huntingdon County) | 31.3% (±80.5 points) |
| 32 | Barree Township | 30.8% (±90.9 points) |
| 33 | Mill Creek | 30.3% (±18.6 points) |
| 34 | Springfield Township (Huntingdon County) | 28.6% (±106.7 points) |
| 35 | Jackson Township (Huntingdon County) | 26.7% (±59.0 points) |
| 36 | Wood Township | 24.0% (±20.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Huntingdon 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 Union
Are renters in Mount Union rent-burdened?
32.8% of renting households in Mount Union 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 Union spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mount Union, PA spends 26.5% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Union borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Union borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Union 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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