How many renters in Shamokin Dam, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.7% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Shamokin Dam, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.7% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 18.1% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shamokin Dam
| Share of income spent on rent | Shamokin Dam | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.0% (±11.1 points) | 21.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±9.9 points) | 13.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±10.4 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.0% (±12.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.6% (±8.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 18.1% (±9.1 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.
Shamokin Dam against Snyder County, its state and the nation
| Shamokin Dam | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.7% (±12.6 points) | 42.0% (±7.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 18.1% (±9.1 points) | 33.0% (±6.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±3.0 points) | 26.3% (±2.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,964 (±$11,637) | $43,902 (±$4,364) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $926 (±$188) | $929 (±$56) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shamokin Dam, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Snyder County, Shamokin Dam ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1459 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 Shamokin Dam
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin Dam | — | 36.7% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 1.8 mi | 18.4% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunbury | 2.1 mi | 42.5% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northumberland | 3.2 mi | 50.1% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Augusta Township | 3.6 mi | 25.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 4.2 mi | 23.0% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Selinsgrove | 4.5 mi | 47.8% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | 5.1 mi | 76.0% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Augusta Township | 5.3 mi | 32.7% (±49.0 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 Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Beavertown | 29.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 15 | McClure | 28.1% (±18.2 points) |
| 16 | Freeburg | 25.7% (±41.9 points) |
| 17 | Beaver Township (Snyder County) | 24.0% (±29.9 points) |
| 18 | Middleburg | 22.9% (±10.3 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 Shamokin Dam
Are renters in Shamokin Dam rent-burdened?
36.7% of renting households in Shamokin Dam 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 Shamokin Dam spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shamokin Dam, PA spends 26.5% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin Dam borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin Dam borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin Dam 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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