How many renters in Penn Forest Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.4% (±21.7 points) of renting households in Penn Forest Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.4% (±21.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.4% (±19.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.1% (±33.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Penn Forest Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Penn Forest Township | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.3% (±13.1 points) | 12.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±6.6 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±16.6 points) | 16.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±11.4 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 6.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.4% (±19.9 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.
Penn Forest Township against Carbon County, its state and the nation
| Penn Forest Township | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.4% (±21.7 points) | 43.5% (±5.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.4% (±19.9 points) | 36.7% (±5.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.1% (±33.8 points) | 27.4% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,588 (±$30,514) | $41,543 (±$5,064) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,326 (±$186) | $994 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Penn Forest Township, 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, Penn Forest Township ranks 8 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 669 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 Penn Forest Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Forest Township | — | 52.4% (±21.7 points) | — |
| Lehigh Township (Carbon County) | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township (Monroe County) | 6.8 mi | 63.3% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towamensing Township | 7.0 mi | 92.6% (±22.1 points) | Higher |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 7.0 mi | 30.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Carbon County) | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±21.8 points) | Lower |
| Kidder Township | 7.3 mi | 10.6% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Valley | 8.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weissport East | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±27.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Franklin Township (Carbon County), PA (0.0%), Weissport East, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | East Side | 73.7% (±77.6 points) |
| 3 | Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | 69.8% (±38.7 points) |
| 4 | Beaver Meadows | 65.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Carbon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Penn Forest Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Towamensing Trails.
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 Penn Forest Township
Are renters in Penn Forest Township rent-burdened?
52.4% of renting households in Penn Forest Township 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 Penn Forest Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Penn Forest Township, PA spends 43.1% (±33.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn Forest township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn Forest township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn Forest township, Carbon County, 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 Penn Forest township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:58968, in state:42 county:025).
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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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