How many renters in Ridgway, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.2% (±18.2 points) of renting households in Ridgway, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.2% (±18.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.1% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.8% (±11.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ridgway
| Share of income spent on rent | Ridgway | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±11.1 points) | 16.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 27.5% (±13.6 points) | 17.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.2% (±7.2 points) | 7.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.9% (±6.2 points) | 15.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±8.9 points) | 5.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.1% (±15.9 points) | 38.0% | 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.
Ridgway against Elk County, its state and the nation
| Ridgway | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.2% (±18.2 points) | 43.6% (±8.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.1% (±15.9 points) | 38.0% (±7.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.8% (±11.0 points) | 27.9% (±2.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,963 (±$14,014) | $29,602 (±$4,222) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $744 (±$153) | $719 (±$66) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ridgway, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Elk County (43.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Elk County, Ridgway ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1168 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 Ridgway
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway | — | 42.2% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Ridgway Township | 0.7 mi | 55.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnsonburg | 4.9 mi | 38.1% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Creek Township (Elk County) | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Horton Township | 9.4 mi | 32.8% (±43.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Township (Elk County) | 9.7 mi | 47.3% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Marys | 11 mi | 46.2% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Elk County) | 11 mi | 38.1% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jones Township | 12 mi | 60.0% (±43.6 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 Elk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jones Township | 60.0% (±43.6 points) |
| 2 | Ridgway Township | 55.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 3 | Fox Township (Elk County) | 47.3% (±27.0 points) |
| 4 | St. Marys | 46.2% (±13.0 points) |
| 5 | Ridgway | 42.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Johnsonburg | 38.1% (±19.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Highland Township (Elk County) | 38.1% (±37.0 points) |
| 8 | Horton Township | 32.8% (±43.8 points) |
| 9 | Jay Township | 18.9% (±32.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Millstone Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Spring Creek Township (Elk County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
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 Ridgway
Are renters in Ridgway rent-burdened?
42.2% of renting households in Ridgway 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 Ridgway spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ridgway, PA spends 23.8% (±11.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgway borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgway borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgway 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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