How many renters in Smithfield Township (Monroe County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
72.3% (±24.7 points) of renting households in Smithfield Township (Monroe County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 72.3% (±24.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.1% (±17.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.8% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Smithfield Township (Monroe County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.1% (±4.6 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±9.7 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.3% (±4.3 points) | 9.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±9.4 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 29.2% (±17.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.1% (±17.5 points) | 48.2% | 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.
Smithfield Township (Monroe County) against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 72.3% (±24.7 points) | 57.0% (±4.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.1% (±17.5 points) | 48.2% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.8% (±3.0 points) | 34.0% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,674 (±$13,142) | $47,645 (±$8,336) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,194 (±$177) | $1,393 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Smithfield Township (Monroe County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monroe County (57.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, Smithfield Township (Monroe County) ranks 2 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 146 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 Smithfield Township (Monroe County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | — | 72.3% (±24.7 points) | — |
| East Stroudsburg | 2.3 mi | 52.8% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Water Gap | 3.8 mi | 50.4% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stroudsburg | 4.2 mi | 67.7% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 4.2 mi | 58.1% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stroud Township | 4.7 mi | 54.5% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Smithfield Township | 5.2 mi | 62.8% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Estates | 5.6 mi | 58.3% (±103.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hardwick Township | 6.7 mi | 44.0% (±63.8 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 Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) | 73.3% (±43.0 points) |
| 2 | Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 72.3% (±24.7 points) |
| 3 | Chestnuthill Township | 70.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 4 | Coolbaugh Township | 68.2% (±11.9 points) |
| 5 | Stroudsburg | 67.7% (±12.0 points) |
| 6 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | 63.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 7 | Middle Smithfield Township | 62.8% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Ross Township (Monroe County) | 62.0% (±41.6 points) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Monroe 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 Smithfield Township (Monroe County)
Are renters in Smithfield Township (Monroe County) rent-burdened?
72.3% of renting households in Smithfield Township (Monroe County) 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 Smithfield Township (Monroe County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Smithfield Township (Monroe County), PA spends 33.8% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Monroe County, 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 Smithfield township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:71344, in state:42 county:089).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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