How many renters in Northumberland, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.1% (±18.1 points) of renting households in Northumberland, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.1% (±18.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±14.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Northumberland
| Share of income spent on rent | Northumberland | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±6.8 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.2% (±12.7 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±7.6 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±10.1 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±10.9 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±14.4 points) | 33.3% | 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.
Northumberland against Northumberland County, its state and the nation
| Northumberland | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.1% (±18.1 points) | 42.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±14.4 points) | 33.3% (±3.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±6.8 points) | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,321 (±$10,555) | $34,167 (±$3,426) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $897 (±$146) | $806 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Northumberland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northumberland County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northumberland County, Northumberland ranks 10 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 768 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 Northumberland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | — | 50.1% (±18.1 points) | — |
| Upper Augusta Township | 2.5 mi | 25.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunbury | 2.5 mi | 42.5% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Point Township | 2.6 mi | 53.8% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shamokin Dam | 3.2 mi | 36.7% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 4.3 mi | 18.4% (±23.0 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Union County) | 4.7 mi | 23.0% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Chillisquaque Township | 5.8 mi | 12.4% (±19.2 points) | Lower |
| Rockefeller Township | 5.9 mi | 13.5% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monroe Township (Snyder County), PA (18.4%), West Chillisquaque Township, PA (12.4%).
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 Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jackson Township (Northumberland County) | 54.5% (±71.0 points) |
| 5 | Ralpho Township | 54.2% (±44.8 points) |
| 6 | Point Township | 53.8% (±26.0 points) |
| 7 | Kulpmont | 53.7% (±28.4 points) |
| 8 | Riverside | 53.4% (±34.3 points) |
| 9 | Shamokin | 52.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 10 | Northumberland | 50.1% (±18.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Turbotville | 50.0% (±47.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Shamokin Township | 50.0% (±62.2 points) |
| 13 | Milton | 47.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 14 | Coal Township | 44.9% (±17.4 points) |
| 15 | Lower Mahanoy Township | 43.4% (±15.5 points) |
| 16 | Herndon | 42.9% (±26.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Northumberland 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 Northumberland
Are renters in Northumberland rent-burdened?
50.1% of renting households in Northumberland 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 Northumberland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Northumberland, PA spends 30.0% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northumberland borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northumberland borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northumberland 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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