How many renters in Progress, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.2% (±16.1 points) of renting households in Progress, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.2% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.8% (±13.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Progress
| Share of income spent on rent | Progress | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.7% (±9.5 points) | 13.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±6.3 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.7% (±10.4 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.5% (±5.3 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.4% (±8.2 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.8% (±13.9 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Progress against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Progress | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.2% (±16.1 points) | 45.4% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.8% (±13.9 points) | 37.8% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±7.3 points) | 28.1% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,479 (±$13,024) | $49,181 (±$2,915) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,233 (±$86) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Progress, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dauphin County (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dauphin County, Progress ranks 3 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 161 of 378.
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 Progress
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress | — | 49.2% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Penbrook | 1.0 mi | 47.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colonial Park | 1.8 mi | 47.9% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paxtang | 1.9 mi | 31.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 2.6 mi | 49.1% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Paxton Township | 2.7 mi | 39.7% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawnton | 2.8 mi | 26.4% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Paxtonia | 3.2 mi | 28.9% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 3.5 mi | 44.9% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawnton, PA (26.4%).
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 Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enhaut | 100.0% (±91.5 points) |
| 2 | Rutherford | 68.8% (±33.4 points) |
| 3 | Progress | 49.2% (±16.1 points) |
| 4 | Colonial Park | 47.9% (±8.6 points) |
| 5 | Hershey | 46.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 6 | Bressler | 39.3% (±49.9 points) |
| 7 | Palmdale | 30.1% (±25.9 points) |
| 8 | Paxtonia | 28.9% (±25.3 points) |
| 9 | Lawnton | 26.4% (±15.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Dauphin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Progress is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County), whose figures include it.
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 Progress
Are renters in Progress rent-burdened?
49.2% of renting households in Progress 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 Progress spend on rent?
The median renting household in Progress, PA spends 29.4% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Progress CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Progress CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Progress CDP, 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 Progress CDP, Pennsylvania (place:62736, 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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