How many renters in Nanticoke, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.8% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Nanticoke, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.8% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.2% (±8.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Nanticoke
| Share of income spent on rent | Nanticoke | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±5.4 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.7% (±7.3 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±4.2 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±6.4 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.6% (±6.1 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.2% (±8.4 points) | 38.3% | 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.
Nanticoke against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Nanticoke | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.8% (±10.4 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.2% (±8.4 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±3.3 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,903 (±$4,013) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $792 (±$124) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Nanticoke, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, Nanticoke ranks 38 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1089 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 Nanticoke
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanticoke | — | 43.8% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Newport Township | 2.1 mi | 72.1% (±23.0 points) | Higher |
| Warrior Run | 2.7 mi | 69.7% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Township (Luzerne County) | 2.9 mi | 34.2% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 3.0 mi | 43.4% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nuangola | 3.1 mi | 35.5% (±59.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Notch | 3.6 mi | 40.9% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 3.7 mi | 54.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Slocum Township | 4.3 mi | 44.4% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newport Township, PA (72.1%).
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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | White Haven | 44.5% (±18.2 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Pittston | 44.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 33 (tie) | West Wyoming | 44.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Slocum Township | 44.4% (±47.2 points) |
| 36 | Duryea | 44.1% (±19.9 points) |
| 37 | Hunlock Township | 44.0% (±52.2 points) |
| 38 | Nanticoke | 43.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Dallas | 43.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 43.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 41 | Franklin Township (Luzerne County) | 43.2% (±51.0 points) |
| 42 | Courtdale | 41.3% (±22.9 points) |
| 43 | Sugar Notch | 40.9% (±29.4 points) |
| 44 | Union Township (Luzerne County) | 39.4% (±37.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Nanticoke
Are renters in Nanticoke rent-burdened?
43.8% of renting households in Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke spend on rent?
The median renting household in Nanticoke, PA spends 27.5% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nanticoke city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nanticoke city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nanticoke city, 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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