How many renters in Steelton, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.1% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Steelton, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.1% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.4% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.3% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Steelton
| Share of income spent on rent | Steelton | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.3% (±8.3 points) | 13.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.7% (±13.9 points) | 15.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.2% (±4.1 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 22.6% (±12.3 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.4% (±12.2 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Steelton against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Steelton | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.1% (±12.2 points) | 45.4% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.4% (±12.2 points) | 37.8% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.3% (±3.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,597 (±$13,317) | $49,181 (±$2,915) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,289 (±$80) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Steelton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dauphin County (45.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dauphin County, Steelton ranks 25 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1641 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 Steelton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelton | — | 33.1% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Enhaut | 0.5 mi | 100.0% (±91.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bressler | 0.5 mi | 39.3% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 1.8 mi | 44.9% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highspire | 2.4 mi | 50.2% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paxtang | 2.6 mi | 31.1% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Cumberland | 2.8 mi | 57.6% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
| Lawnton | 3.1 mi | 26.4% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Swatara Township | 3.6 mi | 63.1% (±23.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Cumberland, PA (57.6%), Lower Swatara Township, PA (63.1%).
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 Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Williamstown | 38.4% (±14.6 points) |
| 20 | Lykens | 36.5% (±20.5 points) |
| 21 | Halifax Township | 35.3% (±26.2 points) |
| 22 | Halifax | 34.7% (±17.6 points) |
| 23 | South Hanover Township | 34.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 24 | Rush Township (Dauphin County) | 33.3% (±111.0 points) |
| 25 | Steelton | 33.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 26 | East Hanover Township (Dauphin County) | 32.8% (±28.5 points) |
| 27 | Wiconisco Township | 31.4% (±49.2 points) |
| 28 | Pillow | 31.3% (±78.0 points) |
| 29 | Paxtang | 31.1% (±20.4 points) |
| 30 | Elizabethville | 30.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 31 | Williams Township (Dauphin County) | 25.5% (±49.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Steelton
Are renters in Steelton rent-burdened?
33.1% of renting households in Steelton 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 Steelton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Steelton, PA spends 26.3% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steelton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steelton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steelton 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 Steelton borough, Pennsylvania (place:73888, 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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