How many renters in Pottsville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.4% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Pottsville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.4% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.2% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pottsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Pottsville | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±5.0 points) | 18.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±4.3 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.8% (±3.6 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±4.5 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.2% (±8.3 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.2% (±8.6 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Pottsville against Schuylkill County, its state and the nation
| Pottsville | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.4% (±12.0 points) | 42.2% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.2% (±8.6 points) | 33.9% (±3.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±2.5 points) | 26.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,134 (±$4,815) | $37,010 (±$3,309) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $822 (±$54) | $876 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pottsville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Schuylkill County (42.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Schuylkill County, Pottsville ranks 19 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 492 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 Pottsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | — | 56.4% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Norwegian Township | 1.1 mi | 38.1% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carbon | 1.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsville | 1.7 mi | 62.2% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Alto | 2.1 mi | 49.1% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Manheim Township | 2.3 mi | 45.0% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Carbon | 2.5 mi | 37.0% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minersville | 2.7 mi | 29.8% (±14.5 points) | Lower |
| Branch Township | 2.8 mi | 65.8% (±70.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Minersville, PA (29.8%).
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 Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Rush Township (Schuylkill County) | 63.2% (±49.0 points) |
| 14 | Mechanicsville | 62.2% (±31.8 points) |
| 15 | Ashland | 60.6% (±20.1 points) |
| 16 | Barry Township | 60.0% (±72.6 points) |
| 17 | Foster Township (Schuylkill County) | 58.3% (±59.2 points) |
| 18 | New Philadelphia | 57.4% (±21.5 points) |
| 19 | Pottsville | 56.4% (±12.0 points) |
| 20 | Tremont | 54.1% (±24.5 points) |
| 21 | Orwigsburg | 53.7% (±29.8 points) |
| 22 | Shenandoah | 53.3% (±19.2 points) |
| 23 | Frackville | 51.9% (±19.0 points) |
| 24 | Hegins Township | 51.1% (±40.8 points) |
| 25 | Palo Alto | 49.1% (±47.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 Pottsville
Are renters in Pottsville rent-burdened?
56.4% of renting households in Pottsville 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 Pottsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pottsville, PA spends 32.3% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottsville city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottsville city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottsville city, 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 Pottsville city, Pennsylvania (place:62432, in state:42).
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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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