How many renters in Oil City, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.7% (±11.3 points) of renting households in Oil City, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.7% (±11.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.8% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oil City
| Share of income spent on rent | Oil City | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.0% (±8.4 points) | 21.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±4.3 points) | 10.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±6.0 points) | 12.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.5% (±2.7 points) | 7.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±6.1 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.8% (±9.5 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Oil City against Venango County, its state and the nation
| Oil City | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.7% (±11.3 points) | 47.9% (±6.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.8% (±9.5 points) | 36.4% (±5.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±5.2 points) | 28.6% (±3.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,750 (±$6,929) | $33,474 (±$2,930) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $821 (±$57) | $795 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oil City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Venango County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Venango County, Oil City ranks 10 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 523 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 Oil City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City | — | 55.7% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Woodland Heights | 1.3 mi | 44.9% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hasson Heights | 2.1 mi | 71.1% (±56.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rouseville | 3.1 mi | 67.4% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seneca | 3.6 mi | 26.7% (±21.4 points) | Lower |
| Cranberry Township (Venango County) | 4.2 mi | 48.5% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Township (Venango County) | 5.4 mi | 92.5% (±48.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cornplanter Township | 5.5 mi | 61.4% (±53.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugarcreek | 6.3 mi | 38.7% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Seneca, PA (26.7%).
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 Venango County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Polk | 63.1% (±39.5 points) |
| 5 | Sandycreek Township | 62.9% (±33.4 points) |
| 6 | Cornplanter Township | 61.4% (±53.1 points) |
| 7 | Emlenton | 59.8% (±20.8 points) |
| 8 | Pinegrove Township | 58.8% (±42.0 points) |
| 9 | Clintonville | 57.6% (±42.2 points) |
| 10 | Oil City | 55.7% (±11.3 points) |
| 11 | Barkeyville | 54.6% (±41.9 points) |
| 12 | Clinton Township (Venango County) | 52.5% (±29.1 points) |
| 13 | Pleasantville (Venango County) | 51.5% (±34.1 points) |
| 14 | Frenchcreek Township | 49.1% (±31.1 points) |
| 15 | Cranberry Township (Venango County) | 48.5% (±18.8 points) |
| 16 | Franklin (Venango County) | 44.4% (±10.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Venango 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 Oil City
Are renters in Oil City rent-burdened?
55.7% of renting households in Oil City 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 Oil City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oil City, PA spends 33.2% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oil City city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oil City city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oil City 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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