How many renters in New Bethlehem, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.1% (±18.3 points) of renting households in New Bethlehem, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.1% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.1% (±15.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Bethlehem
| Share of income spent on rent | New Bethlehem | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.3% (±12.1 points) | 16.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±6.6 points) | 19.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.0% (±5.4 points) | 10.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.7% (±12.6 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.0% (±9.5 points) | 5.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.1% (±15.6 points) | 38.7% | 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.
New Bethlehem against Clarion County, its state and the nation
| New Bethlehem | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.1% (±18.3 points) | 44.5% (±5.7 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.1% (±15.6 points) | 38.7% (±5.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±3.4 points) | 27.0% (±2.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,250 (±$10,719) | $34,888 (±$4,365) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $667 (±$86) | $798 (±$29) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In New Bethlehem, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clarion County (44.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clarion County, New Bethlehem ranks 11 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1174 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 New Bethlehem
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bethlehem | — | 42.1% (±18.3 points) | — |
| South Bethlehem | 0.9 mi | 45.4% (±33.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorn | 2.4 mi | 63.8% (±29.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) | 3.5 mi | 48.6% (±41.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redbank Township (Armstrong County) | 4.0 mi | 60.3% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Clarion County) | 5.1 mi | 38.3% (±30.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redbank Township (Clarion County) | 5.2 mi | 85.7% (±32.6 points) | Higher |
| Timblin | 7.1 mi | 33.3% (±120.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Armstrong County) | 7.4 mi | 26.0% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Redbank Township (Clarion County), PA (85.7%).
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 Clarion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Elk Township (Clarion County) | 61.2% (±31.2 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Clarion County) | 59.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 7 | Piney Township | 53.6% (±60.4 points) |
| 8 | Rimersburg | 52.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 9 | Clarion | 48.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 10 | Monroe Township (Clarion County) | 45.6% (±31.7 points) |
| 11 | New Bethlehem | 42.1% (±18.3 points) |
| 12 | Salem Township (Clarion County) | 42.0% (±29.0 points) |
| 13 | Ashland Township | 40.7% (±36.6 points) |
| 14 | Licking Township | 40.0% (±104.6 points) |
| 15 | Sligo | 38.4% (±20.8 points) |
| 16 | Porter Township (Clarion County) | 38.3% (±30.6 points) |
| 17 | Beaver Township (Clarion County) | 37.2% (±23.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Clarion 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 New Bethlehem
Are renters in New Bethlehem rent-burdened?
42.1% of renting households in New Bethlehem 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 New Bethlehem spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Bethlehem, PA spends 27.9% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bethlehem borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bethlehem borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Bethlehem 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 New Bethlehem borough, Pennsylvania (place:53248, 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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