How many renters in Sandy Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.4% (±15.8 points) of renting households in Sandy Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.4% (±15.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.4% (±15.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.2% (±18.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sandy Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Sandy Township | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.2% (±8.5 points) | 19.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.4% (±5.1 points) | 16.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.4% (±14.8 points) | 14.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.6% (±7.1 points) | 7.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.4% (±15.7 points) | 32.8% | 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.
Sandy Township against Clearfield County, its state and the nation
| Sandy Township | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.4% (±15.8 points) | 41.7% (±5.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.4% (±15.7 points) | 32.8% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.2% (±18.2 points) | 24.9% (±2.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,763 (±$3,632) | $33,919 (±$4,365) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $904 (±$270) | $791 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sandy Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Clearfield County (41.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clearfield County, Sandy Township ranks 12 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 401 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 Sandy Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Township | — | 59.4% (±15.8 points) | — |
| DuBois | 2.2 mi | 38.1% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Falls Creek | 4.1 mi | 44.6% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Clearfield County) | 7.3 mi | 70.1% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Clearfield County) | 7.4 mi | 27.3% (±57.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jefferson County) | 7.5 mi | 60.7% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brockway | 7.7 mi | 32.6% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Sykesville | 8.2 mi | 49.7% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troutville | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: DuBois, PA (38.1%), Brockway, PA (32.6%).
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 Clearfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brady Township (Clearfield County) | 70.1% (±44.5 points) |
| 7 | Bell Township (Clearfield County) | 69.5% (±28.0 points) |
| 8 | Bloom Township | 64.3% (±44.8 points) |
| 9 | Westover | 64.0% (±67.5 points) |
| 10 | Woodward Township (Clearfield County) | 63.5% (±20.6 points) |
| 11 | Irvona | 62.5% (±37.3 points) |
| 12 | Sandy Township | 59.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 13 | Lawrence Township (Clearfield County) | 55.2% (±18.4 points) |
| 14 | Coalport | 54.9% (±49.3 points) |
| 15 | Knox Township (Clearfield County) | 53.8% (±90.7 points) |
| 16 | Burnside Township (Clearfield County) | 51.3% (±45.1 points) |
| 17 | Huston Township (Clearfield County) | 50.6% (±20.2 points) |
| 18 | Jordan Township (Clearfield County) | 42.9% (±107.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Clearfield County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Sandy Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Oklahoma (community), Sandy, Treasure Lake.
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 Sandy Township
Are renters in Sandy Township rent-burdened?
59.4% of renting households in Sandy Township 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 Sandy Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sandy Township, PA spends 46.2% (±18.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy township, Clearfield County, 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 Sandy township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:67792, in state:42 county:033).
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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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