How many renters in South Williamsport, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.3% (±16.3 points) of renting households in South Williamsport, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.3% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.2% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.8% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Williamsport
| Share of income spent on rent | South Williamsport | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.8% (±3.2 points) | 14.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 30.4% (±13.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.5% (±9.7 points) | 10.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.1% (±7.0 points) | 16.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.1% (±8.7 points) | 9.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.2% (±13.8 points) | 37.3% | 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.
South Williamsport against Lycoming County, its state and the nation
| South Williamsport | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.3% (±16.3 points) | 47.2% (±4.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.2% (±13.8 points) | 37.3% (±3.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.8% (±5.8 points) | 29.1% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,734 (±$10,922) | $36,610 (±$1,983) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,067 (±$75) | $913 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In South Williamsport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lycoming County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lycoming County, South Williamsport ranks 21 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1216 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 South Williamsport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Williamsport | — | 41.3% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Williamsport | 2.0 mi | 49.8% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duboistown | 2.0 mi | 69.3% (±20.3 points) | Higher |
| Armstrong Township (Lycoming County) | 2.7 mi | 59.5% (±59.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loyalsock Township | 2.8 mi | 58.8% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenmar | 2.9 mi | 64.4% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden View | 3.1 mi | 40.4% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montoursville | 4.5 mi | 47.0% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Lycoming Township | 4.8 mi | 50.0% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Duboistown, PA (69.3%).
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 Lycoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Williamsport | 49.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 16 | Montoursville | 47.0% (±18.6 points) |
| 17 | Montgomery | 46.7% (±17.1 points) |
| 18 | Pine Township (Lycoming County) | 45.5% (±98.1 points) |
| 19 | Muncy Township | 44.3% (±33.8 points) |
| 20 | Muncy Creek Township | 42.9% (±28.4 points) |
| 21 | South Williamsport | 41.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 22 | Jersey Shore | 40.7% (±21.3 points) |
| 23 | Nippenose Township | 40.0% (±82.3 points) |
| 24 | Upper Fairfield Township | 36.2% (±23.8 points) |
| 25 | Muncy | 34.5% (±14.5 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Anthony Township (Lycoming County) | 33.3% (±75.8 points) |
| 26 (tie) | McHenry Township | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Lycoming 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 South Williamsport
Are renters in South Williamsport rent-burdened?
41.3% of renting households in South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Williamsport, PA spends 24.8% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Williamsport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Williamsport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Williamsport 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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