How many renters in Pocono Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.8% (±18.4 points) of renting households in Pocono Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.8% (±18.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±17.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±12.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pocono Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Pocono Township | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±12.2 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±13.0 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±10.4 points) | 9.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±7.9 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±5.4 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±17.6 points) | 48.2% | 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.
Pocono Township against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Pocono Township | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.8% (±18.4 points) | 57.0% (±4.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±17.6 points) | 48.2% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±12.9 points) | 34.0% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,250 (±$26,963) | $47,645 (±$8,336) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,424 (±$163) | $1,393 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pocono Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monroe County (57.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, Pocono Township ranks 15 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 811 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 Pocono Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocono Township | — | 49.8% (±18.4 points) | — |
| Penn Estates | 3.8 mi | 58.3% (±103.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 4.1 mi | 32.8% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Township (Monroe County) | 4.3 mi | 41.3% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pocono | 5.5 mi | 53.0% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Lakes | 5.9 mi | 63.2% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Price Township | 6.2 mi | 56.2% (±51.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stroud Township | 6.2 mi | 54.5% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 6.4 mi | 58.1% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Price Township | 56.2% (±51.4 points) |
| 10 | Stroud Township | 54.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Mount Pocono | 53.0% (±21.9 points) |
| 12 | East Stroudsburg | 52.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 13 | Tobyhanna Township | 50.5% (±26.4 points) |
| 14 | Delaware Water Gap | 50.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 15 | Pocono Township | 49.8% (±18.4 points) |
| 16 | Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 46.8% (±16.1 points) |
| 17 | Paradise Township (Monroe County) | 41.3% (±31.9 points) |
| 18 | Barrett Township | 33.4% (±23.7 points) |
| 19 | Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 32.8% (±31.5 points) |
| 20 | Eldred Township (Monroe County) | 21.9% (±31.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 20 places in Monroe 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 Pocono Township
Are renters in Pocono Township rent-burdened?
49.8% of renting households in Pocono 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 Pocono Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pocono Township, PA spends 29.9% (±12.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocono township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocono township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocono township, Monroe 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 Pocono township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:61728, in state:42 county:089).
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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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