How many renters in Stroudsburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.7% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Stroudsburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.7% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.0% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.3% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stroudsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Stroudsburg | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±5.0 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.5% (±6.0 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±5.3 points) | 9.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±5.8 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±6.9 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.0% (±9.8 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.
Stroudsburg against Monroe County, its state and the nation
| Stroudsburg | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.7% (±12.0 points) | 57.0% (±4.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.0% (±9.8 points) | 48.2% (±4.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.3% (±3.8 points) | 34.0% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,503 (±$19,090) | $47,645 (±$8,336) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,565 (±$241) | $1,393 (±$42) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Stroudsburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monroe County (57.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monroe County, Stroudsburg ranks 5 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 218 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 Stroudsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroudsburg | — | 67.7% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Arlington Heights | 1.4 mi | 58.1% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stroud Township | 1.5 mi | 54.5% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Stroudsburg | 1.9 mi | 52.8% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Water Gap | 3.3 mi | 50.4% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 4.2 mi | 72.3% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Estates | 4.2 mi | 58.3% (±103.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 5.5 mi | 46.8% (±16.1 points) | Lower |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | 6.4 mi | 21.2% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamilton Township (Monroe County), PA (46.8%), Upper Mount Bethel Township, PA (21.2%).
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) |
| 9 | Price Township | 56.2% (±51.4 points) |
| 10 | Stroud Township | 54.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Mount Pocono | 53.0% (±21.9 points) |
Showing 11 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 Stroudsburg
Are renters in Stroudsburg rent-burdened?
67.7% of renting households in Stroudsburg 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 Stroudsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stroudsburg, PA spends 37.3% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stroudsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stroudsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stroudsburg 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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