How many renters in Selinsgrove, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Selinsgrove, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.9% (±14.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±11.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Selinsgrove
| Share of income spent on rent | Selinsgrove | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.3% (±11.2 points) | 21.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±5.9 points) | 13.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.3% (±9.2 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.6% (±4.1 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±4.5 points) | 9.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.9% (±14.8 points) | 33.0% | 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.
Selinsgrove against Snyder County, its state and the nation
| Selinsgrove | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±15.5 points) | 42.0% (±7.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.9% (±14.8 points) | 33.0% (±6.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±11.8 points) | 26.3% (±2.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,734 (±$7,673) | $43,902 (±$4,364) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,059 (±$98) | $929 (±$56) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Selinsgrove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Snyder County (42.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Snyder County, Selinsgrove ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 897 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 Selinsgrove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selinsgrove | — | 47.8% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | 1.7 mi | 76.0% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Augusta Township | 3.1 mi | 32.7% (±49.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 4.2 mi | 18.4% (±23.0 points) | Lower |
| Shamokin Dam | 4.5 mi | 36.7% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeburg | 4.7 mi | 25.7% (±41.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Snyder County) | 5.5 mi | 40.7% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 5.7 mi | 48.8% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Snyder County) | 5.7 mi | 52.4% (±46.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monroe Township (Snyder County), PA (18.4%).
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 Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Township (Snyder County) | 76.0% (±37.3 points) |
| 2 | West Beaver Township | 60.8% (±35.4 points) |
| 3 | Perry Township (Snyder County) | 56.6% (±25.2 points) |
| 4 | Spring Township (Snyder County) | 54.1% (±24.1 points) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Snyder County) | 52.4% (±46.1 points) |
| 6 | Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 48.8% (±22.3 points) |
| 7 | Selinsgrove | 47.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Franklin Township (Snyder County) | 47.5% (±19.5 points) |
| 9 | West Perry Township | 41.5% (±21.2 points) |
| 10 | Union Township (Snyder County) | 40.7% (±44.9 points) |
| 11 | Adams Township (Snyder County) | 40.0% (±56.2 points) |
| 12 | Shamokin Dam | 36.7% (±12.6 points) |
| 13 | Jackson Township (Snyder County) | 29.4% (±34.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Snyder 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 Selinsgrove
Are renters in Selinsgrove rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Selinsgrove 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 Selinsgrove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Selinsgrove, PA spends 27.6% (±11.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selinsgrove borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selinsgrove borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selinsgrove borough, 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 Selinsgrove borough, Pennsylvania (place:69216, 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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