How many renters in Sykesville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.7% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Sykesville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.7% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.4% (±15.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±5.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sykesville
| Share of income spent on rent | Sykesville | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.1% (±10.5 points) | 21.8% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.5% (±6.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±8.9 points) | 8.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±9.6 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.3% (±11.1 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.4% (±15.0 points) | 36.3% | 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.
Sykesville against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Sykesville | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.7% (±18.7 points) | 44.0% (±5.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.4% (±15.0 points) | 36.3% (±4.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±5.0 points) | 27.3% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,531 (±$6,618) | $36,390 (±$2,209) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $674 (±$168) | $750 (±$39) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sykesville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Sykesville ranks 9 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 812 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 Sykesville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sykesville | — | 49.7% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Troutville | 1.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson Township (Jefferson County) | 3.4 mi | 42.7% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Clearfield County) | 4.1 mi | 70.1% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy | 4.4 mi | 78.4% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reynoldsville | 5.3 mi | 48.1% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winslow Township | 5.9 mi | 46.2% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| DuBois | 6.1 mi | 38.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oklahoma (community) | 6.2 mi | 78.7% (±44.4 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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Knox Township (Jefferson County) | 100.0% (±72.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Polk Township (Jefferson County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 5 | Clover Township | 83.3% (±98.6 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Jefferson County) | 60.7% (±43.0 points) |
| 7 | Brookville | 52.7% (±14.2 points) |
| 8 | Porter Township (Jefferson County) | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 9 | Sykesville | 49.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 10 | Punxsutawney | 49.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 11 | Gaskill Township | 48.9% (±29.4 points) |
| 12 | Reynoldsville | 48.1% (±14.5 points) |
| 13 | Corsica | 47.6% (±22.3 points) |
| 14 | Winslow Township | 46.2% (±34.8 points) |
| 15 | Falls Creek | 44.6% (±29.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Jefferson 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 Sykesville
Are renters in Sykesville rent-burdened?
49.7% of renting households in Sykesville 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 Sykesville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sykesville, PA spends 29.9% (±5.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sykesville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sykesville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sykesville 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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