How many renters in Point Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.8% (±26.0 points) of renting households in Point Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 44.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.8% (±26.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.8% (±23.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 44.5% (±43.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Point Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Point Township | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.9% (±17.9 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±15.2 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±8.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.2% (±5.1 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.8% (±23.0 points) | 33.3% | 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.
Point Township against Northumberland County, its state and the nation
| Point Township | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.8% (±26.0 points) | 42.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.8% (±23.0 points) | 33.3% (±3.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 44.5% (±43.6 points) | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,515 (±$22,070) | $34,167 (±$3,426) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,074 (±$121) | $806 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Point Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northumberland County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northumberland County, Point Township ranks 6 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 611 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 Point Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Township | — | 53.8% (±26.0 points) | — |
| Northumberland | 2.6 mi | 50.1% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Chillisquaque Township | 3.8 mi | 27.9% (±57.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Augusta Township | 4.2 mi | 25.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Chillisquaque Township | 4.6 mi | 12.4% (±19.2 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Montour County) | 4.8 mi | 4.3% (±35.8 points) | Lower |
| Sunbury | 4.9 mi | 42.5% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shamokin Dam | 5.8 mi | 36.7% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 6.1 mi | 23.0% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Chillisquaque Township, PA (12.4%), Liberty Township (Montour County), PA (4.3%).
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 Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snydertown | 75.0% (±117.1 points) |
| 2 | Turbot Township | 71.8% (±28.3 points) |
| 3 | Marion Heights | 69.4% (±63.1 points) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Northumberland County) | 54.5% (±71.0 points) |
| 5 | Ralpho Township | 54.2% (±44.8 points) |
| 6 | Point Township | 53.8% (±26.0 points) |
| 7 | Kulpmont | 53.7% (±28.4 points) |
| 8 | Riverside | 53.4% (±34.3 points) |
| 9 | Shamokin | 52.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 10 | Northumberland | 50.1% (±18.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Turbotville | 50.0% (±47.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Shamokin Township | 50.0% (±62.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 36 places in Northumberland 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 Point Township
Are renters in Point Township rent-burdened?
53.8% of renting households in Point 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 Point Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Point Township, PA spends 44.5% (±43.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point township, Northumberland 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 Point township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:61832, in state:42 county:097).
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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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