How many renters in Old Forge, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.6% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Old Forge, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.6% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.1% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.4% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Old Forge
| Share of income spent on rent | Old Forge | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 27.7% (±11.6 points) | 16.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.0% (±5.6 points) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±11.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±7.6 points) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±6.3 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.1% (±12.2 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Old Forge against Lackawanna County, its state and the nation
| Old Forge | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.6% (±13.7 points) | 48.3% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.1% (±12.2 points) | 39.8% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.4% (±5.7 points) | 29.2% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,083 (±$9,780) | $39,028 (±$2,160) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $859 (±$101) | $1,007 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Old Forge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lackawanna County, Old Forge ranks 19 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1196 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 Old Forge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge | — | 41.6% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Moosic | 2.1 mi | 48.3% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor | 2.2 mi | 41.3% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avoca | 2.2 mi | 15.6% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Duryea | 2.3 mi | 44.1% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ransom Township | 2.8 mi | 29.6% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dupont | 3.2 mi | 28.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hughestown | 3.2 mi | 32.7% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pittston | 3.7 mi | 44.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avoca, PA (15.6%).
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 Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | La Plume Township | 51.4% (±60.7 points) |
| 14 | Dickson City | 50.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 15 | Moosic | 48.3% (±19.6 points) |
| 16 | Glenburn Township | 46.9% (±31.3 points) |
| 17 | Dunmore | 44.5% (±10.1 points) |
| 18 | Waverly Township | 44.4% (±113.5 points) |
| 19 | Old Forge | 41.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 20 | Taylor | 41.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 21 | Olyphant | 40.9% (±23.9 points) |
| 22 | Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | 40.0% (±52.9 points) |
| 23 | Benton Township (Lackawanna County) | 38.8% (±39.8 points) |
| 24 | South Abington Township | 38.5% (±13.4 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Jermyn | 37.8% (±24.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Old Forge
Are renters in Old Forge rent-burdened?
41.6% of renting households in Old Forge 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 Old Forge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Old Forge, PA spends 25.4% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Forge borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Forge borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Forge 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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