What percentage of people rent in Union Township (Snyder County), PA?
18.2% (±6.0 points) of the occupied homes in Union Township (Snyder County), PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 78 renting households against 351 that own their home.
In Union Township (Snyder County), the share of households that rent went from 21.1% in 2015–2019 to 18.2% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 18.2% (±6.0 points)
- Renting households
- 78 (±26)
- Median renter income
- $57,500 (±$46,398)
Who rents and who owns in Union Township (Snyder County)
| Union Township (Snyder County) | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 18.2% (±6.0 points) | 24.4% (±1.8 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 78 (±26) | 3,565 (±282) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 351 (±67) | 11,035 (±297) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.8 (±1.4) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.0 (±0.4) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $57,500 (±$46,398) | $43,902 (±$4,364) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $78,542 (±$12,330) | $75,069 (±$3,993) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Union Township (Snyder County), the renter share is not measurably different from Snyder County (24.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Snyder County, Union Township (Snyder County) ranks 16 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1265 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Union Township (Snyder County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 21.1% (±5.9 points) | 18.2% (±6.0 points) | −2.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $679 (±$77) | $1,188 (±$161) | +75.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $59,612 (±$9,049) | $76,339 (±$7,612) | +28.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Union Township (Snyder County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Snyder County) | — | 18.2% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Herndon | 2.3 mi | 22.0% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeburg | 3.6 mi | 24.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Northumberland County) | 3.9 mi | 12.6% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapman Township (Snyder County) | 3.9 mi | 17.5% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Snyder County) | 4.1 mi | 11.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Mahanoy Township | 5.2 mi | 24.0% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Selinsgrove | 5.5 mi | 44.7% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Penn Township (Snyder County) | 5.8 mi | 18.8% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Selinsgrove, PA (44.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Snyder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | McClure | 22.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 22.2% (±8.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | West Beaver Township | 22.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 13 | Beavertown | 21.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Adams Township (Snyder County) | 18.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Penn Township (Snyder County) | 18.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 16 | Union Township (Snyder County) | 18.2% (±6.0 points) |
| 17 | Beaver Township (Snyder County) | 17.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 18 | Chapman Township (Snyder County) | 17.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 19 | Perry Township (Snyder County) | 15.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 20 | Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 14.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 21 | Washington Township (Snyder County) | 11.4% (±6.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Snyder County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Union Township (Snyder County)
How many renters are there in Union Township (Snyder County)?
Union Township (Snyder County) has an estimated 78 (±26) renting households, 18.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Union Township (Snyder County)?
In Union Township (Snyder County), the share of households that rent went from 21.1% in 2015–2019 to 18.2% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Union Township (Snyder County)?
A renting household in Union Township (Snyder County) has 3.8 people on average, against 3.0 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Union Township (Snyder County)?
The median renting household in Union Township (Snyder County), PA has an income of $57,500 (±$46,398) a year, against $78,542 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Union township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:78408, in state:42 county:109).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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