How many renters in Myerstown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.2% (±19.4 points) of renting households in Myerstown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.2% (±19.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.6% (±18.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.2% (±16.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Myerstown
| Share of income spent on rent | Myerstown | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±8.6 points) | 13.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±10.5 points) | 14.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±9.2 points) | 13.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±14.3 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.6% (±5.5 points) | 10.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.6% (±18.6 points) | 36.3% | 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.
Myerstown against Lebanon County, its state and the nation
| Myerstown | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.2% (±19.4 points) | 46.9% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.6% (±18.6 points) | 36.3% (±3.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.2% (±16.5 points) | 28.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,903 (±$17,261) | $48,794 (±$4,189) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,221 (±$132) | $1,110 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Myerstown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lebanon County (46.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lebanon County, Myerstown ranks 8 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 545 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 Myerstown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myerstown | — | 55.2% (±19.4 points) | — |
| West Myerstown | 0.8 mi | 57.1% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 1.3 mi | 64.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 2.8 mi | 16.2% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Avon | 4.4 mi | 61.5% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Berks County) | 4.4 mi | 28.7% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newmanstown | 5.1 mi | 28.2% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tulpehocken Township | 5.3 mi | 47.7% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 5.5 mi | 88.2% (±56.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland, PA (16.2%).
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 Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) | 78.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 3 | Cornwall | 69.0% (±20.7 points) |
| 4 | North Londonderry Township | 68.3% (±21.3 points) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 64.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 6 | Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 56.0% (±28.8 points) |
| 7 | Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | 55.5% (±31.1 points) |
| 8 | Myerstown | 55.2% (±19.4 points) |
| 9 | Cleona | 54.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 10 | Jonestown | 51.8% (±27.4 points) |
| 11 | West Lebanon Township | 50.0% (±26.6 points) |
| 12 | Annville Township | 48.3% (±18.4 points) |
| 13 | Union Township (Lebanon County) | 48.1% (±21.1 points) |
| 14 | South Londonderry Township | 47.0% (±24.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Lebanon 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 Myerstown
Are renters in Myerstown rent-burdened?
55.2% of renting households in Myerstown 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 Myerstown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Myerstown, PA spends 36.2% (±16.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myerstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myerstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myerstown 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 Myerstown borough, Pennsylvania (place:52488, 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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