How many renters in Shamokin, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.1% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Shamokin, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.1% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.2% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shamokin
| Share of income spent on rent | Shamokin | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±5.4 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±6.4 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±8.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±6.5 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.9% (±5.6 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.2% (±11.3 points) | 33.3% | 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 against Northumberland County, its state and the nation
| Shamokin | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.1% (±12.6 points) | 42.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.2% (±11.3 points) | 33.3% (±3.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±4.8 points) | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,513 (±$8,189) | $34,167 (±$3,426) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $824 (±$93) | $806 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shamokin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northumberland County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northumberland County, Shamokin ranks 9 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 684 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin | — | 52.1% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Marshallton | 1.0 mi | 38.0% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 1.1 mi | 90.4% (±25.8 points) | Higher |
| Edgewood (community) | 1.2 mi | 39.7% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Township | 2.2 mi | 44.9% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Cameron Township | 3.1 mi | 18.2% (±94.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ralpho Township | 4.3 mi | 54.2% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kulpmont | 4.4 mi | 53.7% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Heights | 4.9 mi | 69.4% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairview-Ferndale, PA (90.4%).
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 Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marion Heights | 69.4% (±63.1 points) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Northumberland County) | 54.5% (±71.0 points) |
| 5 | Ralpho Township | 54.2% (±44.8 points) |
| 6 | Point Township | 53.8% (±26.0 points) |
| 7 | Kulpmont | 53.7% (±28.4 points) |
| 8 | Riverside | 53.4% (±34.3 points) |
| 9 | Shamokin | 52.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 10 | Northumberland | 50.1% (±18.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Turbotville | 50.0% (±47.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Shamokin Township | 50.0% (±62.2 points) |
| 13 | Milton | 47.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 14 | Coal Township | 44.9% (±17.4 points) |
| 15 | Lower Mahanoy Township | 43.4% (±15.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Northumberland 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
Are renters in Shamokin rent-burdened?
52.1% of renting households in Shamokin 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shamokin, PA spends 30.9% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shamokin city, 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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