How many renters in New Wilmington, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.7% (±15.4 points) of renting households in New Wilmington, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.7% (±15.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.1% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±6.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Wilmington
| Share of income spent on rent | New Wilmington | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.3% (±8.8 points) | 16.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.7% (±6.6 points) | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.1% (±5.3 points) | 8.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±10.5 points) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±7.0 points) | 13.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.1% (±13.7 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 Wilmington against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| New Wilmington | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.7% (±15.4 points) | 50.9% (±4.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.1% (±13.7 points) | 37.6% (±3.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±6.4 points) | 30.4% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,250 (±$17,753) | $30,613 (±$2,964) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $977 (±$136) | $831 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In New Wilmington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lawrence County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lawrence County, New Wilmington ranks 9 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 704 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 Wilmington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wilmington | — | 51.7% (±15.4 points) | — |
| Wilmington Township (Lawrence County) | 1.0 mi | 19.3% (±25.1 points) | Lower |
| Wilmington Township (Mercer County) | 2.3 mi | 51.6% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Volant | 3.7 mi | 9.1% (±97.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neshannock Township | 4.7 mi | 56.6% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lackawannock Township | 5.5 mi | 43.8% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Township (Lawrence County) | 6.1 mi | 54.1% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pulaski Township (Lawrence County) | 6.4 mi | 69.3% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Lawrence County) | 6.5 mi | 22.2% (±21.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wilmington Township (Lawrence County), PA (19.3%), Washington Township (Lawrence County), PA (22.2%).
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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Ellport | 41.4% (±29.0 points) |
| 13 | Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) | 40.3% (±40.3 points) |
| 14 | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 37.7% (±23.1 points) |
| 15 | New Beaver | 35.5% (±22.8 points) |
Showing 13 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 Wilmington
Are renters in New Wilmington rent-burdened?
51.7% of renting households in New Wilmington 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 Wilmington spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Wilmington, PA spends 30.9% (±6.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Wilmington borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Wilmington borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Wilmington 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 Wilmington borough, Pennsylvania (place:54352, 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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