How many renters in Tunkhannock, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.4% (±17.7 points) of renting households in Tunkhannock, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.4% (±17.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.4% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tunkhannock
| Share of income spent on rent | Tunkhannock | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.0% (±9.0 points) | 19.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.3% (±8.3 points) | 20.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.1% (±5.1 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.1% (±13.2 points) | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±6.7 points) | 5.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±16.4 points) | 31.9% | 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.
Tunkhannock against Wyoming County, its state and the nation
| Tunkhannock | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.4% (±17.7 points) | 36.9% (±5.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±16.4 points) | 31.9% (±4.7 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.4% (±8.2 points) | 24.1% (±2.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,500 (±$18,174) | $47,417 (±$5,229) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $729 (±$119) | $943 (±$38) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Tunkhannock, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wyoming County (36.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wyoming County, Tunkhannock ranks 7 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 622 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 Tunkhannock
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock | — | 53.4% (±17.7 points) | — |
| Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County) | 2.6 mi | 3.7% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Eaton Township | 3.6 mi | 20.8% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Wyoming County) | 4.3 mi | 23.4% (±15.6 points) | Lower |
| Lemon Township | 5.3 mi | 35.5% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Overfield Township | 6.6 mi | 21.9% (±15.4 points) | Lower |
| Meshoppen | 6.7 mi | 24.4% (±53.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Wyoming County) | 6.9 mi | 33.3% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mehoopany Township | 7.0 mi | 26.6% (±16.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tunkhannock Township (Wyoming County), PA (3.7%), Washington Township (Wyoming County), PA (23.4%), Overfield Township, PA (21.9%).
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 Wyoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter Township (Wyoming County) | 85.7% (±28.1 points) |
| 2 | Nicholson Township (Wyoming County) | 73.1% (±25.0 points) |
| 3 | Monroe Township (Wyoming County) | 63.7% (±30.5 points) |
| 4 | Factoryville | 62.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 5 | Windham Township (Wyoming County) | 55.6% (±76.7 points) |
| 6 | Laceyville | 54.8% (±34.0 points) |
| 7 | Tunkhannock | 53.4% (±17.7 points) |
| 8 | Noxen Township | 51.9% (±50.9 points) |
| 9 | North Branch Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 10 | Falls Township (Wyoming County) | 45.9% (±23.3 points) |
| 11 | Forkston Township | 35.7% (±29.4 points) |
| 12 | Lemon Township | 35.5% (±20.0 points) |
| 13 | Clinton Township (Wyoming County) | 33.3% (±21.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Wyoming 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 Tunkhannock
Are renters in Tunkhannock rent-burdened?
53.4% of renting households in Tunkhannock 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 Tunkhannock spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tunkhannock, PA spends 32.4% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tunkhannock borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tunkhannock borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tunkhannock 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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