How many renters in Palmerton, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.9% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Palmerton, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.9% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.7% (±16.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±8.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Palmerton
| Share of income spent on rent | Palmerton | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.7% (±8.8 points) | 12.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±6.6 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.6% (±18.1 points) | 16.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.7% (±11.8 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.2% (±3.6 points) | 6.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.7% (±16.1 points) | 36.7% | 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.
Palmerton against Carbon County, its state and the nation
| Palmerton | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.9% (±16.5 points) | 43.5% (±5.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.7% (±16.1 points) | 36.7% (±5.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±8.6 points) | 27.4% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,228 (±$17,847) | $41,543 (±$5,064) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $931 (±$87) | $994 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Palmerton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Carbon County (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Carbon County, Palmerton ranks 11 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1140 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 Palmerton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerton | — | 42.9% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Bowmanstown | 2.3 mi | 34.0% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Towamensing Township | 2.5 mi | 8.8% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Parryville | 3.1 mi | 47.2% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Slatington | 3.5 mi | 48.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towamensing Township | 3.7 mi | 92.6% (±22.1 points) | Higher |
| Walnutport | 3.8 mi | 70.5% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weissport East | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±27.6 points) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Carbon County) | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±21.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lower Towamensing Township, PA (8.8%), Weissport East, PA (0.0%), Franklin Township (Carbon County), PA (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Towamensing Township, PA (92.6%).
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 Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | East Penn Township | 56.7% (±28.0 points) |
| 6 | Lehighton | 55.7% (±18.0 points) |
| 7 | Jim Thorpe | 54.3% (±32.2 points) |
| 8 | Penn Forest Township | 52.4% (±21.7 points) |
| 9 | Parryville | 47.2% (±57.4 points) |
| 10 | Nesquehoning | 46.2% (±23.3 points) |
| 11 | Palmerton | 42.9% (±16.5 points) |
| 12 | Weatherly | 37.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 13 | Bowmanstown | 34.0% (±24.1 points) |
| 14 | Lansford | 30.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 15 | Summit Hill | 26.6% (±22.8 points) |
| 16 | Weissport | 23.2% (±32.4 points) |
| 17 | Packer Township | 18.2% (±55.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Carbon 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 Palmerton
Are renters in Palmerton rent-burdened?
42.9% of renting households in Palmerton 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 Palmerton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Palmerton, PA spends 27.9% (±8.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmerton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmerton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmerton borough, 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 Palmerton borough, Pennsylvania (place:57696, in state:42).
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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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