How many renters in Waterford, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.5% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Waterford, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.5% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.5% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.0% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waterford
| Share of income spent on rent | Waterford | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±8.7 points) | 15.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±13.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±8.2 points) | 11.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.6% (±10.0 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.0% (±9.6 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.5% (±13.5 points) | 41.5% | 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.
Waterford against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Waterford | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.5% (±16.6 points) | 49.1% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.5% (±13.5 points) | 41.5% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.0% (±4.6 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,844 (±$15,518) | $34,870 (±$1,692) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,003 (±$123) | $904 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Waterford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Erie County (49.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, Waterford ranks 14 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1251 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 Waterford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | — | 40.5% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Waterford Township | 0.9 mi | 48.6% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| LeBoeuf Township | 4.7 mi | 14.6% (±16.1 points) | Lower |
| Mill Village | 4.7 mi | 33.4% (±42.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Erie County) | 7.6 mi | 44.6% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Erie County) | 7.6 mi | 44.1% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Erie County) | 7.7 mi | 66.0% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amity Township (Erie County) | 8.0 mi | 20.0% (±70.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union City | 8.0 mi | 37.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: LeBoeuf Township, PA (14.6%).
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 Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Waterford Township | 48.6% (±32.3 points) |
| 9 | Millcreek Township (Erie County) | 47.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 | Wattsburg | 46.5% (±31.4 points) |
| 11 | Summit Township (Erie County) | 44.6% (±21.4 points) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Erie County) | 44.1% (±30.7 points) |
| 13 | Harborcreek Township | 40.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Waterford | 40.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lawrence Park Township | 40.5% (±31.9 points) |
| 16 | Albion | 40.3% (±18.7 points) |
| 17 | Elgin | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 18 | Union Township (Erie County) | 37.8% (±55.9 points) |
| 19 | Union City | 37.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 20 | Lake City | 34.6% (±19.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Erie 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 Waterford
Are renters in Waterford rent-burdened?
40.5% of renting households in Waterford 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 Waterford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waterford, PA spends 27.0% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford 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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