How many renters in Muncy, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.5% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Muncy, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.5% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.9% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Muncy
| Share of income spent on rent | Muncy | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.5% (±13.3 points) | 14.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±11.7 points) | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.2% (±5.6 points) | 10.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.9% (±10.7 points) | 16.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±5.3 points) | 9.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.9% (±13.5 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.
Muncy against Lycoming County, its state and the nation
| Muncy | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.5% (±14.5 points) | 47.2% (±4.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.9% (±13.5 points) | 37.3% (±3.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±7.0 points) | 29.1% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,113 (±$19,377) | $36,610 (±$1,983) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $919 (±$53) | $913 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Muncy, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lycoming County, Muncy ranks 25 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1556 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 Muncy
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncy | — | 34.5% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Muncy Creek Township | 1.3 mi | 42.9% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muncy Township | 3.7 mi | 44.3% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hughesville | 4.0 mi | 29.1% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolf Township | 4.7 mi | 100.0% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery | 4.8 mi | 46.7% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Lycoming County) | 5.8 mi | 24.3% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | 6.2 mi | 22.7% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Lycoming County) | 6.2 mi | 31.8% (±29.7 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 Lycoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 24 | Upper Fairfield Township | 36.2% (±23.8 points) |
| 25 | Muncy | 34.5% (±14.5 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Anthony Township (Lycoming County) | 33.3% (±75.8 points) |
| 26 (tie) | McHenry Township | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Moreland Township | 33.3% (±108.8 points) |
| 29 | Woodward Township (Lycoming County) | 32.3% (±32.5 points) |
| 30 | Fairfield Township (Lycoming County) | 31.8% (±29.7 points) |
| 31 | Plunketts Creek Township | 31.7% (±20.7 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 Muncy
Are renters in Muncy rent-burdened?
34.5% of renting households in Muncy 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 Muncy spend on rent?
The median renting household in Muncy, PA spends 25.7% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncy borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncy borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muncy 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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