How many renters in Newport Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
72.1% (±23.0 points) of renting households in Newport Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 72.1% (±23.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.4% (±19.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.3% (±12.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Newport Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Newport Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.2% (±12.0 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.1% (±5.4 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.8% (±6.1 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.7% (±12.6 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.4% (±19.3 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.
Newport Township against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Newport Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 72.1% (±23.0 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.4% (±19.3 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.3% (±12.0 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,375 (±$14,586) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $844 (±$221) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Newport Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, Newport Township ranks 6 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 148 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 Newport Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Township | — | 72.1% (±23.0 points) | — |
| Nanticoke | 2.1 mi | 43.8% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
| Plymouth Township (Luzerne County) | 3.1 mi | 34.2% (±21.0 points) | Lower |
| Slocum Township | 3.3 mi | 44.4% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nuangola | 3.8 mi | 35.5% (±59.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hunlock Township | 4.3 mi | 44.0% (±52.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warrior Run | 4.6 mi | 69.7% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 4.9 mi | 43.4% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Conyngham Township (Luzerne County) | 5.5 mi | 45.3% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nanticoke, PA (43.8%), Plymouth Township (Luzerne County), PA (34.2%), Hanover Township (Luzerne County), PA (43.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Jeddo | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Jackson Township (Luzerne County) | 100.0% (±77.9 points) |
| 3 | Exeter Township (Luzerne County) | 91.1% (±29.2 points) |
| 4 | Laurel Run | 87.5% (±104.7 points) |
| 5 | New Columbus | 80.0% (±103.1 points) |
| 6 | Newport Township | 72.1% (±23.0 points) |
| 7 | Laflin | 71.4% (±37.1 points) |
| 8 | Bear Creek Township | 70.1% (±45.9 points) |
| 9 | Warrior Run | 69.7% (±24.1 points) |
| 10 | West Hazleton | 67.4% (±17.8 points) |
| 11 | Pittston Township | 66.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 12 | Foster Township (Luzerne County) | 64.3% (±42.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 76 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Newport Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Glen Lyon.
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 Newport Township
Are renters in Newport Township rent-burdened?
72.1% of renting households in Newport Township 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 Newport Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Newport Township, PA spends 41.3% (±12.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport township, Luzerne County, 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 Newport township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:53960, in state:42 county:079).
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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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