How many renters in Walnutport, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.5% (±31.3 points) of renting households in Walnutport, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.5% (±31.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 70.5% (±25.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.4% (±8.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Walnutport
| Share of income spent on rent | Walnutport | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | 14.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±17.7 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±13.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.6% (±7.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 70.5% (±25.8 points) | 40.7% | 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.
Walnutport against Northampton County, its state and the nation
| Walnutport | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.5% (±31.3 points) | 50.0% (±2.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 70.5% (±25.8 points) | 40.7% (±2.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.4% (±8.6 points) | 30.0% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,727 (±$5,043) | $52,865 (±$2,670) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,539 (±$512) | $1,395 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Walnutport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northampton County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northampton County, Walnutport ranks 3 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 165 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 Walnutport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnutport | — | 70.5% (±31.3 points) | — |
| Slatington | 0.8 mi | 48.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Lehigh County) | 2.5 mi | 16.9% (±30.5 points) | Lower |
| Lehigh Township (Northampton County) | 2.9 mi | 23.1% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
| Cherryville | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±87.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmerton | 3.8 mi | 42.9% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Towamensing Township | 4.7 mi | 8.8% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Bowmanstown | 4.9 mi | 34.0% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Whitehall Township | 5.1 mi | 48.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Lehigh County), PA (16.9%), Lehigh Township (Northampton County), PA (23.1%), Lower Towamensing Township, PA (8.8%).
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 Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Catasauqua | 82.0% (±23.4 points) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Northampton County) | 74.0% (±23.0 points) |
| 3 | Walnutport | 70.5% (±31.3 points) |
| 4 | Hanover Township (Northampton County) | 69.9% (±11.9 points) |
| 5 | Plainfield Township | 64.6% (±25.9 points) |
| 6 | Pen Argyl | 62.8% (±19.5 points) |
| 7 | Bath | 60.1% (±13.6 points) |
| 8 | Hellertown | 59.3% (±14.8 points) |
| 9 | Lower Mount Bethel Township | 58.4% (±45.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 38 places in Northampton 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 Walnutport
Are renters in Walnutport rent-burdened?
70.5% of renting households in Walnutport 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 Walnutport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Walnutport, PA spends 43.4% (±8.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnutport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnutport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnutport 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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