How many renters in Sunbury, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.5% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Sunbury, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.5% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.7% (±8.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sunbury
| Share of income spent on rent | Sunbury | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.8% (±5.8 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.7% (±8.2 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±6.6 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.6% (±5.2 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±5.8 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.7% (±8.2 points) | 33.3% | 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.
Sunbury against Northumberland County, its state and the nation
| Sunbury | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.5% (±10.0 points) | 42.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.7% (±8.2 points) | 33.3% (±3.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±3.3 points) | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,800 (±$7,995) | $34,167 (±$3,426) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $738 (±$80) | $806 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sunbury, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northumberland County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northumberland County, Sunbury ranks 17 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1155 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 Sunbury
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | — | 42.5% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Upper Augusta Township | 1.6 mi | 25.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shamokin Dam | 2.1 mi | 36.7% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northumberland | 2.5 mi | 50.1% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockefeller Township | 3.7 mi | 13.5% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 3.8 mi | 18.4% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Point Township | 4.9 mi | 53.8% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Augusta Township | 5.6 mi | 32.7% (±49.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 5.7 mi | 23.0% (±25.7 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 Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | Turbotville | 50.0% (±47.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Shamokin Township | 50.0% (±62.2 points) |
| 13 | Milton | 47.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 14 | Coal Township | 44.9% (±17.4 points) |
| 15 | Lower Mahanoy Township | 43.4% (±15.5 points) |
| 16 | Herndon | 42.9% (±26.3 points) |
| 17 | Sunbury | 42.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 18 | Mount Carmel Township | 40.5% (±41.6 points) |
| 19 | West Cameron Township | 33.3% (±95.8 points) |
| 20 | Lower Augusta Township | 32.7% (±49.0 points) |
| 21 | Mount Carmel | 32.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 22 | Watsontown | 30.2% (±13.0 points) |
| 23 | East Chillisquaque Township | 27.9% (±57.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Northumberland 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 Sunbury
Are renters in Sunbury rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in Sunbury 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 Sunbury spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sunbury, PA spends 27.2% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunbury city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunbury city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunbury city, 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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