How many renters in Plains Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.0% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Plains Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.0% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.8% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.7% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Plains Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Plains Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.7% (±10.7 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.1% (±7.1 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±6.2 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±6.9 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.8% (±8.5 points) | 38.3% | 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.
Plains Township against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Plains Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.0% (±8.7 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.8% (±8.5 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.7% (±4.4 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,983 (±$9,534) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,118 (±$116) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Plains Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, Plains Township ranks 58 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1740 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 Plains Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Township | — | 31.0% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Laflin | 2.0 mi | 71.4% (±37.1 points) | Higher |
| Inkerman | 2.3 mi | 67.1% (±23.1 points) | Higher |
| Wilkes-Barre Township | 3.2 mi | 47.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yatesville | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±126.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyoming | 3.2 mi | 35.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forty Fort | 3.2 mi | 35.4% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkes-Barre | 3.4 mi | 51.3% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
| Laurel Run | 3.5 mi | 87.5% (±104.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laflin, PA (71.4%), Inkerman, PA (67.1%), Wilkes-Barre, PA (51.3%).
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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Plymouth Township (Luzerne County) | 34.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 53 | Black Creek Township | 34.1% (±33.0 points) |
| 54 | Freeland | 33.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 55 | Fairmount Township | 33.3% (±30.1 points) |
| 56 | Nescopeck | 33.1% (±14.9 points) |
| 57 | Hughestown | 32.7% (±21.3 points) |
| 58 | Plains Township | 31.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 59 | Butler Township (Luzerne County) | 30.8% (±17.0 points) |
| 60 | Sugarloaf Township (Luzerne County) | 30.3% (±28.8 points) |
| 61 | Swoyersville | 29.1% (±25.5 points) |
| 62 | Dupont | 28.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 63 | Wright Township | 25.5% (±30.4 points) |
| 64 | Conyngham | 24.8% (±24.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Plains Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hilldale, Hudson, Plains.
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 Plains Township
Are renters in Plains Township rent-burdened?
31.0% of renting households in Plains 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 Plains Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Plains Township, PA spends 20.7% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains township, Luzerne 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 Plains township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:61120, in state:42 county:079).
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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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