How many renters in Port Matilda, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.0% (±19.4 points) of renting households in Port Matilda, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.0% (±19.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.4% (±18.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±13.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Port Matilda
| Share of income spent on rent | Port Matilda | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±14.9 points) | 11.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±12.2 points) | 9.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.0% (±15.7 points) | 9.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.1% (±10.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.6% (±7.0 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.4% (±18.1 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.
Port Matilda against Centre County, its state and the nation
| Port Matilda | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.0% (±19.4 points) | 57.1% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.4% (±18.1 points) | 49.1% (±2.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±13.3 points) | 34.4% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,658 (±$14,323) | $39,074 (±$2,659) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $750 (±$122) | $1,207 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Port Matilda, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Port Matilda ranks 19 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1029 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 Port Matilda
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Matilda | — | 45.0% (±19.4 points) | — |
| Worth Township (Centre County) | 1.6 mi | 0.0% (±96.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stormstown | 1.8 mi | 55.0% (±55.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halfmoon Township | 2.4 mi | 34.4% (±36.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Centre County) | 5.9 mi | 64.3% (±85.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huston Township (Centre County) | 6.2 mi | 53.7% (±51.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferguson Township (Centre County) | 6.9 mi | 56.2% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township (Centre County) | 7.0 mi | 56.9% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Patton Township | 7.1 mi | 55.9% (±9.0 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 Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Patton Township | 55.9% (±9.0 points) |
| 14 | Spring Township (Centre County) | 55.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 15 | Huston Township (Centre County) | 53.7% (±51.7 points) |
| 16 | Milesburg | 52.3% (±29.5 points) |
| 17 | College Township | 50.4% (±14.7 points) |
| 18 | Snow Shoe | 50.0% (±52.0 points) |
| 19 | Port Matilda | 45.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 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) |
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 Port Matilda
Are renters in Port Matilda rent-burdened?
45.0% of renting households in Port Matilda 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 Port Matilda spend on rent?
The median renting household in Port Matilda, PA spends 26.9% (±13.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Matilda borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Matilda borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Matilda borough, Pennsylvania
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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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