How many renters in Penn Township (Snyder County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
76.0% (±37.3 points) of renting households in Penn Township (Snyder County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 76.0% (±37.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.1% (±28.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.9% (±12.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Penn Township (Snyder County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Penn Township (Snyder County) | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±10.5 points) | 21.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±9.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.4% (±10.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 24.9% (±23.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.1% (±28.8 points) | 33.0% | 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 (Snyder County) against Snyder County, its state and the nation
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 76.0% (±37.3 points) | 42.0% (±7.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.1% (±28.8 points) | 33.0% (±6.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.9% (±12.7 points) | 26.3% (±2.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,843 (±$17,276) | $43,902 (±$4,364) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $779 (±$141) | $929 (±$56) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Penn Township (Snyder County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Snyder County (42.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Snyder County, Penn Township (Snyder County) ranks 1 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 112 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 (Snyder County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | — | 76.0% (±37.3 points) | — |
| Selinsgrove | 1.7 mi | 47.8% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeburg | 3.9 mi | 25.7% (±41.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 4.0 mi | 48.8% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 4.2 mi | 18.4% (±23.0 points) | Lower |
| Lower Augusta Township | 4.8 mi | 32.7% (±49.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Snyder County) | 4.8 mi | 52.4% (±46.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Snyder County) | 5.0 mi | 29.4% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shamokin Dam | 5.1 mi | 36.7% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monroe Township (Snyder County), PA (18.4%).
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 Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Township (Snyder County) | 76.0% (±37.3 points) |
| 2 | West Beaver Township | 60.8% (±35.4 points) |
| 3 | Perry Township (Snyder County) | 56.6% (±25.2 points) |
| 4 | Spring Township (Snyder County) | 54.1% (±24.1 points) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Snyder County) | 52.4% (±46.1 points) |
| 6 | Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 48.8% (±22.3 points) |
| 7 | Selinsgrove | 47.8% (±15.5 points) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Snyder 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 (Snyder County)
Are renters in Penn Township (Snyder County) rent-burdened?
76.0% of renting households in Penn Township (Snyder 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 (Snyder County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Penn Township (Snyder County), PA spends 36.9% (±12.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn township, Snyder 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, Snyder County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:58864, in state:42 county:109).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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