How many renters in Towanda, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.5% (±18.9 points) of renting households in Towanda, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.5% (±18.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.5% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±10.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Towanda
| Share of income spent on rent | Towanda | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.8% (±7.1 points) | 22.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±9.4 points) | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 27.2% (±15.4 points) | 18.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.6% (±4.6 points) | 9.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±9.3 points) | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.5% (±16.4 points) | 30.8% | 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.
Towanda against Bradford County, its state and the nation
| Towanda | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.5% (±18.9 points) | 38.8% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.5% (±16.4 points) | 30.8% (±3.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±10.9 points) | 24.4% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,926 (±$11,503) | $44,455 (±$3,512) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $996 (±$93) | $901 (±$29) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Towanda, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bradford County (38.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bradford County, Towanda ranks 11 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 663 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 Towanda
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towanda | — | 52.5% (±18.9 points) | — |
| North Towanda Township | 1.8 mi | 56.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towanda Township | 2.2 mi | 40.2% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe | 4.3 mi | 52.8% (±40.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wysox Township | 4.7 mi | 66.0% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Asylum Township | 6.1 mi | 29.6% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Standing Stone Township | 6.1 mi | 30.0% (±64.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheshequin Township | 6.3 mi | 37.7% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±108.3 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 Bradford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wysox Township | 66.0% (±31.5 points) |
| 6 | Wilmot Township | 64.0% (±39.5 points) |
| 7 | Franklin Township (Bradford County) | 58.3% (±54.4 points) |
| 8 | Windham Township (Bradford County) | 57.1% (±35.8 points) |
| 9 | North Towanda Township | 56.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 10 | Monroe | 52.8% (±40.6 points) |
| 11 | Towanda | 52.5% (±18.9 points) |
| 12 | South Waverly | 51.7% (±30.1 points) |
| 13 | Wyalusing | 50.0% (±17.9 points) |
| 14 | South Creek Township | 46.6% (±21.3 points) |
| 15 | Troy | 46.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 16 | Sylvania | 44.4% (±80.4 points) |
| 17 | Warren Township (Bradford County) | 41.4% (±61.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Bradford 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 Towanda
Are renters in Towanda rent-burdened?
52.5% of renting households in Towanda 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 Towanda spend on rent?
The median renting household in Towanda, PA spends 31.3% (±10.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towanda borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towanda borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towanda 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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