How many renters in New Castle, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.7% (±7.2 points) of renting households in New Castle, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.7% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.8% (±5.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Castle
| Share of income spent on rent | New Castle | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±3.4 points) | 16.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±4.0 points) | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.5% (±2.6 points) | 8.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±3.4 points) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.9% (±4.5 points) | 13.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.8% (±5.6 points) | 37.6% | 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.
New Castle against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| New Castle | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.7% (±7.2 points) | 50.9% (±4.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.8% (±5.6 points) | 37.6% (±3.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±1.6 points) | 30.4% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,722 (±$1,595) | $30,613 (±$2,964) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $741 (±$62) | $831 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In New Castle, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lawrence County (50.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lawrence County, New Castle ranks 5 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 478 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 Castle
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | — | 56.7% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Oakland (community, Lawrence County) | 1.4 mi | 47.0% (±51.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South New Castle | 1.4 mi | 31.6% (±21.0 points) | Lower |
| New Castle Northwest | 1.9 mi | 0.0% (±108.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood | 2.0 mi | 32.0% (±72.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Lawrence County) | 2.7 mi | 37.7% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Lawrence County) | 3.4 mi | 49.4% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neshannock Township | 3.8 mi | 56.6% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shenango Township (Lawrence County) | 4.0 mi | 65.8% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South New Castle, PA (31.6%).
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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulaski Township (Lawrence County) | 69.3% (±38.1 points) |
| 2 | Bessemer | 66.6% (±25.8 points) |
| 3 | Shenango Township (Lawrence County) | 65.8% (±36.1 points) |
| 4 | Wampum | 63.7% (±22.4 points) |
| 5 | New Castle | 56.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Neshannock Township | 56.6% (±14.5 points) |
| 7 | Hickory Township (Lawrence County) | 54.1% (±27.0 points) |
| 8 | North Beaver Township | 53.2% (±34.9 points) |
| 9 | New Wilmington | 51.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 10 | Enon Valley | 50.0% (±65.0 points) |
| 11 | Taylor Township (Lawrence County) | 49.4% (±26.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Lawrence 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 Castle
Are renters in New Castle rent-burdened?
56.7% of renting households in New Castle 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 Castle spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Castle, PA spends 32.1% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Castle 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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