How many renters in Sharon, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±9.4 points) of renting households in Sharon, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±9.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.9% (±8.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sharon
| Share of income spent on rent | Sharon | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.6% (±7.1 points) | 18.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±4.3 points) | 10.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.7% (±3.5 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.5% (±6.0 points) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±4.3 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.9% (±8.4 points) | 37.2% | 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.
Sharon against Mercer County, its state and the nation
| Sharon | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±9.4 points) | 45.7% (±4.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.9% (±8.4 points) | 37.2% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±3.5 points) | 28.3% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,723 (±$9,691) | $34,301 (±$3,562) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $827 (±$140) | $843 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sharon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mercer County (45.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mercer County, Sharon ranks 17 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 898 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 Sharon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon | — | 47.8% (±9.4 points) | — |
| West Hill | 1.4 mi | 37.6% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farrell | 1.6 mi | 56.8% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsville | 2.0 mi | 54.6% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland | 2.6 mi | 51.1% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Masury | 2.6 mi | 28.5% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Center | 2.9 mi | 13.0% (±43.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hermitage | 3.1 mi | 45.9% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Township (Trumbull County) | 3.2 mi | 37.9% (±15.1 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 Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Pine Township (Mercer County) | 54.6% (±32.7 points) |
| 12 | Wilmington Township (Mercer County) | 51.6% (±31.9 points) |
| 13 | Shenango Township (Mercer County) | 51.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 14 | Wheatland | 51.1% (±19.7 points) |
| 15 | Stoneboro | 50.5% (±19.9 points) |
| 16 | New Lebanon | 50.0% (±59.3 points) |
| 17 | Sharon | 47.8% (±9.4 points) |
| 18 | Fairview Township (Mercer County) | 46.6% (±27.3 points) |
| 19 | Hermitage | 45.9% (±11.6 points) |
| 20 | Lackawannock Township | 43.8% (±24.2 points) |
| 21 | Worth Township (Mercer County) | 39.3% (±60.2 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Grove City | 39.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Findley Township | 39.1% (±50.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Sharon
Are renters in Sharon rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Sharon 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 Sharon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sharon, PA spends 29.3% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sharon 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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