What is the median household income in Porter Township (Huntingdon County), PA?
The median household income in Porter Township (Huntingdon County), PA is $60,441 (±$10,887) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $992 a month would take about $39,700 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Porter Township (Huntingdon County), the median household income went from $62,105 in 2015–2019 to $60,441 in 2020–2024 (−2.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $60,441 (±$10,887)
- Median renter income
- $38,994 (±$8,429)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $39,700
Income in Porter Township (Huntingdon County) against Huntingdon County, its state and the nation
| Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,441 (±$10,887) | $65,557 (±$2,012) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $38,994 (±$8,429) | $35,712 (±$4,702) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $63,598 (±$7,411) | $74,170 (±$2,206) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $992 (±$233) | $810 (±$43) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Porter Township (Huntingdon County), median household income is not measurably different from Huntingdon County ($65,557).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($77,971).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Huntingdon County, Porter Township (Huntingdon County) ranks 35 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1889 of 2,545.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $992 a month ($11,904 a year) needs an income of about $39,700 a year.
The median renting household in Porter Township (Huntingdon County) earns $38,994 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,105 (±$6,490) | $60,441 (±$10,887) | −2.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $667 (±$237) | $992 (±$233) | +48.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $138,500 (±$10,920) | $164,500 (±$17,872) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | — | $60,441 (±$10,887) | — |
| Alexandria | 1.3 mi | $71,875 (±$11,895) | Not measurably different |
| Petersburg | 3.6 mi | $66,250 (±$26,208) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Township (Huntingdon County) | 3.8 mi | $109,464 (±$23,231) | Higher |
| Logan Township (Huntingdon County) | 4.9 mi | $71,719 (±$17,312) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.0 mi | $92,382 (±$11,017) | Higher |
| Catharine Township | 5.4 mi | $75,357 (±$13,365) | Not measurably different |
| McConnellstown | 5.6 mi | $92,404 (±$16,772) | Higher |
| Smithfield Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.8 mi | $51,447 (±$7,203) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Morris Township (Huntingdon County), PA ($109,464), Walker Township (Huntingdon County), PA ($92,382), McConnellstown, PA ($92,404).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Huntingdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Huntingdon | $67,125 (±$10,490) |
| 30 | Lincoln Township (Huntingdon County) | $66,458 (±$15,077) |
| 31 | Petersburg | $66,250 (±$26,208) |
| 32 | Hopewell Township (Huntingdon County) | $63,730 (±$909) |
| 33 | Carbon Township | $63,125 (±$7,605) |
| 34 | Clay Township (Huntingdon County) | $60,556 (±$15,693) |
| 35 | Porter Township (Huntingdon County) | $60,441 (±$10,887) |
| 36 | Union Township (Huntingdon County) | $56,563 (±$8,590) |
| 37 | Shirleysburg | $56,250 (±$27,877) |
| 38 | Henderson Township (Huntingdon County) | $54,773 (±$13,999) |
| 39 | Dudley | $54,375 (±$7,095) |
| 40 | Cassville | $52,292 (±$26,327) |
| 41 | Cromwell Township | $52,054 (±$15,795) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Huntingdon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Porter Township (Huntingdon County)
What is the median household income in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)?
The median household income in Porter Township (Huntingdon County) is $60,441 (±$10,887) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)?
About $39,700 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $992 a month.
Have incomes in Porter Township (Huntingdon County) kept up with inflation?
In Porter Township (Huntingdon County), the median household income went from $62,105 in 2015–2019 to $60,441 in 2020–2024 (−2.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
What do renters earn in Porter Township (Huntingdon County)?
The median renting household in Porter Township (Huntingdon County), PA earns $38,994 (±$8,429) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Porter township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:62160, in state:42 county:061).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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