How many renters in Newport, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.2% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Newport, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.2% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.8% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Newport
| Share of income spent on rent | Newport | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.5% (±8.0 points) | 19.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±7.0 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.5% (±4.3 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.6% (±10.3 points) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±6.4 points) | 5.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.8% (±10.2 points) | 37.0% | 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 against Perry County, its state and the nation
| Newport | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.2% (±12.0 points) | 42.8% (±6.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.8% (±10.2 points) | 37.0% (±5.8 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±3.1 points) | 26.9% (±2.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,056 (±$18,862) | $43,172 (±$4,892) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $938 (±$159) | $874 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Newport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Perry County (42.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Perry County, Newport ranks 13 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1331 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | — | 39.2% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Oliver Township (Perry County) | 0.8 mi | 39.5% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howe Township (Perry County) | 2.6 mi | 5.6% (±71.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miller Township (Perry County) | 3.0 mi | 66.3% (±41.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Juniata Township (Perry County) | 4.4 mi | 20.8% (±66.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield | 5.1 mi | 34.7% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millerstown | 5.4 mi | 68.6% (±24.1 points) | Higher |
| Greenwood Township (Perry County) | 5.6 mi | 20.0% (±53.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatfield Township | 5.7 mi | 43.4% (±53.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millerstown, PA (68.6%).
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 Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Carroll Township (Perry County) | 54.5% (±28.0 points) |
| 8 | Jackson Township (Perry County) | 44.4% (±26.5 points) |
| 9 | Buffalo Township (Perry County) | 43.8% (±43.1 points) |
| 10 | Wheatfield Township | 43.4% (±53.6 points) |
| 11 | Landisburg | 40.0% (±32.4 points) |
| 12 | Oliver Township (Perry County) | 39.5% (±17.5 points) |
| 13 | Newport | 39.2% (±12.0 points) |
| 14 | Tyrone Township (Perry County) | 37.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 15 | Duncannon | 35.5% (±15.3 points) |
| 16 | Bloomfield | 34.7% (±24.5 points) |
| 17 | Toboyne Township | 27.8% (±77.7 points) |
| 18 | Southwest Madison Township | 26.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 19 | Liverpool | 23.1% (±13.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Perry 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 Newport
Are renters in Newport rent-burdened?
39.2% of renting households in Newport 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Newport, PA spends 26.9% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport borough, 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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