How many renters in Penn Township (Perry County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
71.5% (±31.3 points) of renting households in Penn Township (Perry County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 71.5% (±31.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 62.1% (±28.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.7% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Penn Township (Perry County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Penn Township (Perry County) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±14.8 points) | 19.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±10.1 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.4% (±10.4 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.8% (±19.2 points) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±13.7 points) | 5.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 62.1% (±28.1 points) | 37.0% | 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 Township (Perry County) against Perry County, its state and the nation
| Penn Township (Perry County) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 71.5% (±31.3 points) | 42.8% (±6.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 62.1% (±28.1 points) | 37.0% (±5.8 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.7% (±4.9 points) | 26.9% (±2.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,010 (±$4,863) | $43,172 (±$4,892) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,001 (±$129) | $874 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Penn Township (Perry County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Perry County (42.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Perry County, Penn Township (Perry County) ranks 2 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 154 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 Township (Perry County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Township (Perry County) | — | 71.5% (±31.3 points) | — |
| Rye Township | 2.0 mi | 14.0% (±50.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duncannon | 2.9 mi | 35.5% (±15.3 points) | Lower |
| Wheatfield Township | 4.6 mi | 43.4% (±53.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reed Township | 4.9 mi | 11.1% (±105.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marysville | 5.6 mi | 57.3% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dauphin | 5.7 mi | 88.0% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enola | 6.9 mi | 16.8% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| East Pennsboro Township | 6.9 mi | 28.6% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Duncannon, PA (35.5%), Enola, PA (16.8%), East Pennsboro Township, PA (28.6%).
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 Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watts Township | 77.3% (±40.8 points) |
| 2 | Penn Township (Perry County) | 71.5% (±31.3 points) |
| 3 | Millerstown | 68.6% (±24.1 points) |
| 4 | Miller Township (Perry County) | 66.3% (±41.9 points) |
| 5 | Spring Township (Perry County) | 59.1% (±43.6 points) |
| 6 | Marysville | 57.3% (±20.1 points) |
| 7 | Carroll Township (Perry County) | 54.5% (±28.0 points) |
| 8 | Jackson Township (Perry County) | 44.4% (±26.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 30 places in Perry 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 Penn Township (Perry County)
Are renters in Penn Township (Perry County) rent-burdened?
71.5% of renting households in Penn Township (Perry County) 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 Township (Perry County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Penn Township (Perry County), PA spends 36.7% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Perry 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 township, Perry County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:58856, in state:42 county:099).
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The API needs a free key.
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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Figures last updated on .
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