How many renters in Philipsburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.8% (±17.1 points) of renting households in Philipsburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.8% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±16.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.0% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Philipsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Philipsburg | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.9% (±8.1 points) | 11.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.4% (±15.8 points) | 9.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±10.8 points) | 9.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.9% (±14.0 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±5.3 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±16.3 points) | 49.1% | 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.
Philipsburg against Centre County, its state and the nation
| Philipsburg | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.8% (±17.1 points) | 57.1% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±16.3 points) | 49.1% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.0% (±5.5 points) | 34.4% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,127 (±$13,701) | $39,074 (±$2,659) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $645 (±$232) | $1,207 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Philipsburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Centre County (57.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Centre County, Philipsburg ranks 26 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1500 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 Philipsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg | — | 35.8% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Chester Hill | 0.7 mi | 32.2% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Township (Clearfield County) | 3.8 mi | 41.1% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola Mills | 3.9 mi | 32.1% (±38.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township (Centre County) | 4.7 mi | 56.9% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur Township (Clearfield County) | 5.0 mi | 32.8% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wallaceton | 6.2 mi | 12.5% (±77.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Graham Township | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boggs Township (Clearfield County) | 7.8 mi | 76.0% (±18.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boggs Township (Clearfield County), PA (76.0%).
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 Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Liberty Township (Centre County) | 42.5% (±38.6 points) |
| 21 | Gregg Township (Centre County) | 40.6% (±23.6 points) |
| 22 | Centre Hall | 38.9% (±24.4 points) |
| 23 | Bellefonte | 38.6% (±11.0 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Miles Township | 38.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Walker Township (Centre County) | 38.4% (±34.4 points) |
| 26 | Philipsburg | 35.8% (±17.1 points) |
| 27 | Halfmoon Township | 34.4% (±36.3 points) |
| 28 | Haines Township | 29.5% (±44.6 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Curtin Township | 27.3% (±95.9 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Howard Township | 27.3% (±69.4 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Union Township (Centre County) | 27.3% (±71.6 points) |
| 32 | Snow Shoe Township | 23.5% (±20.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Centre 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 Philipsburg
Are renters in Philipsburg rent-burdened?
35.8% of renting households in Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Philipsburg, PA spends 26.0% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philipsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philipsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:60008, 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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