How many renters in Tamaqua, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.5% (±11.0 points) of renting households in Tamaqua, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.5% (±11.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.9% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.6% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tamaqua
| Share of income spent on rent | Tamaqua | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.7% (±7.0 points) | 18.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±6.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.0% (±8.3 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±4.4 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.6% (±3.6 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.9% (±10.4 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Tamaqua against Schuylkill County, its state and the nation
| Tamaqua | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.5% (±11.0 points) | 42.2% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.9% (±10.4 points) | 33.9% (±3.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.6% (±4.0 points) | 26.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,426 (±$17,480) | $37,010 (±$3,309) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $996 (±$98) | $876 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Tamaqua, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (42.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Schuylkill County, Tamaqua ranks 31 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1204 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 Tamaqua
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua | — | 41.5% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 1.2 mi | 42.4% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lansford | 3.0 mi | 30.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hometown | 3.4 mi | 100.0% (±112.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township (Schuylkill County) | 3.9 mi | 63.2% (±49.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Hill | 4.4 mi | 26.6% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schuylkill Township (Schuylkill County) | 4.6 mi | 34.5% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Penn Township | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±27.7 points) | Lower |
| Walker Township (Schuylkill County) | 6.6 mi | 68.2% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Penn Township, PA (0.0%).
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 Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Palo Alto | 49.1% (±47.2 points) |
| 26 | McAdoo | 47.4% (±13.3 points) |
| 27 | St. Clair | 47.0% (±25.2 points) |
| 28 | Mahanoy City | 46.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 29 | North Manheim Township | 45.0% (±43.6 points) |
| 30 | Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 42.4% (±26.8 points) |
| 31 | Tamaqua | 41.5% (±11.0 points) |
| 32 | Auburn | 39.7% (±47.8 points) |
| 33 | Ringtown | 38.9% (±79.2 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Frailey Township | 38.1% (±70.6 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Norwegian Township | 38.1% (±25.1 points) |
| 36 | Port Carbon | 37.0% (±20.8 points) |
| 37 | Kline Township | 34.6% (±41.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 Tamaqua
Are renters in Tamaqua rent-burdened?
41.5% of renting households in Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tamaqua, PA spends 24.6% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tamaqua borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tamaqua borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tamaqua 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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