How many renters in Slatington, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±16.0 points) of renting households in Slatington, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±16.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.9% (±14.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Slatington
| Share of income spent on rent | Slatington | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±8.7 points) | 10.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.7% (±5.3 points) | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.6% (±13.6 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±7.8 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±7.1 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.9% (±14.3 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Slatington against Lehigh County, its state and the nation
| Slatington | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±16.0 points) | 54.9% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.9% (±14.3 points) | 44.9% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±6.5 points) | 32.5% (±1.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,459 (±$11,323) | $48,020 (±$2,208) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $882 (±$219) | $1,383 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Slatington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lehigh County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lehigh County, Slatington ranks 13 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 883 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 Slatington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slatington | — | 48.1% (±16.0 points) | — |
| Walnutport | 0.8 mi | 70.5% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Lehigh County) | 1.8 mi | 16.9% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmerton | 3.5 mi | 42.9% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh Township (Northampton County) | 3.6 mi | 23.1% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
| Cherryville | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±87.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowmanstown | 4.2 mi | 34.0% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Towamensing Township | 4.9 mi | 8.8% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| North Whitehall Township | 5.4 mi | 48.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lehigh Township (Northampton County), PA (23.1%), Lower Towamensing Township, PA (8.8%).
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 Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Emmaus | 55.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 8 | Coplay | 55.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 9 | Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 54.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 10 | Macungie | 52.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 11 | Whitehall Township | 52.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Fountain Hill | 50.2% (±18.7 points) |
| 13 | Slatington | 48.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 14 | North Whitehall Township | 48.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 15 | South Whitehall Township | 44.9% (±8.8 points) |
| 16 | Upper Macungie Township | 43.2% (±11.4 points) |
| 17 | Upper Milford Township | 39.9% (±23.0 points) |
| 18 | Weisenberg Township | 33.7% (±41.0 points) |
| 19 | Lower Macungie Township | 30.9% (±11.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Lehigh 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 Slatington
Are renters in Slatington rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in Slatington 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 Slatington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Slatington, PA spends 29.1% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slatington borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slatington borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slatington 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 Slatington borough, Pennsylvania (place:71144, 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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