How many renters in Somerset, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.3% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Somerset, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.3% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.5% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.2% (±6.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Somerset
| Share of income spent on rent | Somerset | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.8% (±8.3 points) | 25.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.7% (±3.6 points) | 10.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.7% (±8.0 points) | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±5.2 points) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±5.7 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.5% (±11.2 points) | 30.6% | 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.
Somerset against Somerset County, its state and the nation
| Somerset | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.3% (±12.6 points) | 39.5% (±4.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.5% (±11.2 points) | 30.6% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.2% (±6.0 points) | 25.9% (±1.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,526 (±$3,390) | $37,836 (±$2,073) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $678 (±$71) | $753 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Somerset, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Somerset County (39.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Somerset County, Somerset ranks 9 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 586 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 Somerset
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | — | 54.3% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Somerset Township (Somerset County) | 1.5 mi | 31.4% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Friedens | 4.8 mi | 31.3% (±96.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township (Somerset County) | 6.0 mi | 61.9% (±45.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Somerset County) | 6.5 mi | 22.2% (±76.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Centerville | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockwood | 7.5 mi | 30.6% (±15.4 points) | Lower |
| Brothersvalley Township | 8.5 mi | 25.8% (±43.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Township | 8.6 mi | 44.1% (±61.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Somerset Township (Somerset County), PA (31.4%), Rockwood, PA (30.6%).
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 Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jennerstown | 81.4% (±59.2 points) |
| 4 | Southampton Township (Somerset County) | 80.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 5 | Salisbury | 70.3% (±53.9 points) |
| 6 | Paint | 64.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 7 | Milford Township (Somerset County) | 61.9% (±45.2 points) |
| 8 | Confluence | 60.0% (±18.1 points) |
| 9 | Somerset | 54.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 10 | Jenner Township | 50.5% (±27.6 points) |
| 11 | Central City | 50.0% (±41.0 points) |
| 12 | Summit Township (Somerset County) | 49.2% (±35.6 points) |
| 13 | Stoystown | 48.9% (±24.2 points) |
| 14 | Windber | 47.2% (±17.5 points) |
| 15 | Black Township | 44.1% (±61.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Somerset 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 Somerset
Are renters in Somerset rent-burdened?
54.3% of renting households in Somerset 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 Somerset spend on rent?
The median renting household in Somerset, PA spends 32.2% (±6.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset 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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