How many renters in Watsontown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.2% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Watsontown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.2% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.5% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.7% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Watsontown
| Share of income spent on rent | Watsontown | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.9% (±12.7 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±10.8 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.4% (±11.4 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±9.3 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.7% (±2.7 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.5% (±12.7 points) | 33.3% | 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.
Watsontown against Northumberland County, its state and the nation
| Watsontown | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.2% (±13.0 points) | 42.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.5% (±12.7 points) | 33.3% (±3.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.7% (±3.5 points) | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,550 (±$8,125) | $34,167 (±$3,426) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $877 (±$56) | $806 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Watsontown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northumberland County (42.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Northumberland County, Watsontown ranks 22 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1771 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 Watsontown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsontown | — | 30.2% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Dewart | 1.7 mi | 0.0% (±58.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Northumberland County) | 2.5 mi | 8.8% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| McEwensville | 2.6 mi | 20.6% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gregg Township (Union County) | 4.2 mi | 31.3% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Deer Township | 4.9 mi | 68.1% (±72.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turbotville | 5.1 mi | 50.0% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turbot Township | 5.1 mi | 71.8% (±28.3 points) | Higher |
| Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | 5.3 mi | 22.7% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Turbot Township, PA (71.8%).
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 Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Herndon | 42.9% (±26.3 points) |
| 17 | Sunbury | 42.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 18 | Mount Carmel Township | 40.5% (±41.6 points) |
| 19 | West Cameron Township | 33.3% (±95.8 points) |
| 20 | Lower Augusta Township | 32.7% (±49.0 points) |
| 21 | Mount Carmel | 32.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 22 | Watsontown | 30.2% (±13.0 points) |
| 23 | East Chillisquaque Township | 27.9% (±57.6 points) |
| 24 | Little Mahanoy Township | 27.8% (±75.1 points) |
| 25 | Upper Mahanoy Township | 26.3% (±51.1 points) |
| 26 | Upper Augusta Township | 25.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 27 | Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | 22.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 28 | Washington Township (Northumberland County) | 21.4% (±82.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Northumberland 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 Watsontown
Are renters in Watsontown rent-burdened?
30.2% of renting households in Watsontown 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 Watsontown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Watsontown, PA spends 22.7% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsontown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsontown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsontown borough, Pennsylvania
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 Watsontown borough, Pennsylvania (place:81616, in state:42).
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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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