How many renters in Roaring Spring, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.8% (±17.7 points) of renting households in Roaring Spring, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.8% (±17.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.8% (±14.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Roaring Spring
| Share of income spent on rent | Roaring Spring | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±8.9 points) | 14.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.1% (±11.6 points) | 13.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±9.9 points) | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±9.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.0% (±10.3 points) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.8% (±14.4 points) | 36.2% | 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.
Roaring Spring against Blair County, its state and the nation
| Roaring Spring | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.8% (±17.7 points) | 46.4% (±3.7 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.8% (±14.4 points) | 36.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±5.7 points) | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,250 (±$10,551) | $37,129 (±$2,818) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $701 (±$73) | $885 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Roaring Spring, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Blair County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Blair County, Roaring Spring ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 848 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 Roaring Spring
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Spring | — | 48.8% (±17.7 points) | — |
| Taylor Township (Blair County) | 0.8 mi | 48.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom Township (Blair County) | 4.0 mi | 48.1% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg | 4.1 mi | 41.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claysburg | 4.2 mi | 46.3% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blair Township | 4.5 mi | 32.7% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newry | 4.6 mi | 67.9% (±66.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Woodbury Township | 5.7 mi | 52.7% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Farms | 5.7 mi | 29.0% (±26.6 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 Blair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Newry | 67.9% (±66.1 points) |
| 3 | Williamsburg | 53.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 4 | North Woodbury Township | 52.7% (±17.1 points) |
| 5 | Allegheny Township (Blair County) | 52.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 6 | Altoona | 51.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 | Antis Township | 50.6% (±17.1 points) |
| 8 | Roaring Spring | 48.8% (±17.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Freedom Township (Blair County) | 48.1% (±34.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Taylor Township (Blair County) | 48.1% (±20.4 points) |
| 11 | Huston Township (Blair County) | 47.0% (±43.1 points) |
| 12 | Hollidaysburg | 46.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 13 | Duncansville | 45.9% (±13.6 points) |
| 14 | Martinsburg | 41.6% (±16.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Blair 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 Roaring Spring
Are renters in Roaring Spring rent-burdened?
48.8% of renting households in Roaring Spring 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 Roaring Spring spend on rent?
The median renting household in Roaring Spring, PA spends 29.4% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roaring Spring borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roaring Spring borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roaring Spring 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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