How many renters in Peters Township (Franklin County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
89.9% (±38.7 points) of renting households in Peters Township (Franklin County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 89.9% (±38.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 79.2% (±31.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Peters Township (Franklin County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Peters Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±19.1 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±15.2 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±22.1 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 79.2% (±31.8 points) | 29.2% | 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.
Peters Township (Franklin County) against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Peters Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 89.9% (±38.7 points) | 40.7% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 79.2% (±31.8 points) | 29.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 26.3% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $50,164 (±$2,750) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,526 (±$276) | $1,093 (±$32) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Peters Township (Franklin County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Franklin County (40.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Peters Township (Franklin 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 50 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 Peters Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Township (Franklin County) | — | 89.9% (±38.7 points) | — |
| Mercersburg | 3.3 mi | 33.2% (±14.6 points) | Lower |
| St. Thomas Township | 5.3 mi | 48.4% (±33.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| McConnellsburg | 7.2 mi | 49.0% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 7.2 mi | 47.4% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Todd Township (Fulton County) | 7.8 mi | 27.4% (±18.8 points) | Lower |
| Ayr Township | 8.1 mi | 21.3% (±18.7 points) | Lower |
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 9.1 mi | 37.6% (±22.9 points) | Lower |
| Warren Township (Franklin County) | 9.6 mi | 20.0% (±27.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mercersburg, PA (33.2%), Todd Township (Fulton County), PA (27.4%), Ayr Township, PA (21.3%).
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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peters Township (Franklin County) | 89.9% (±38.7 points) |
| 2 | Quincy Township | 54.5% (±23.9 points) |
| 3 | Washington Township (Franklin County) | 50.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 4 | St. Thomas Township | 48.4% (±33.0 points) |
| 5 | Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 47.4% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Guilford Township | 46.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Chambersburg | 44.5% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Franklin 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 Peters Township (Franklin County)
Are renters in Peters Township (Franklin County) rent-burdened?
89.9% of renting households in Peters Township (Franklin 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 Peters Township (Franklin County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Peters Township (Franklin County), PA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peters township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peters township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peters township, Franklin 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 Peters township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:59600, in state:42 county:055).
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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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