How many renters in Waymart, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.1% (±18.9 points) of renting households in Waymart, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.1% (±18.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.9% (±18.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waymart
| Share of income spent on rent | Waymart | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±9.1 points) | 12.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.4% (±13.7 points) | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.4% (±16.2 points) | 12.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±9.2 points) | 10.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.2% (±3.9 points) | 5.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.9% (±18.5 points) | 46.6% | 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.
Waymart against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Waymart | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.1% (±18.9 points) | 52.0% (±7.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.9% (±18.5 points) | 46.6% (±7.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±6.7 points) | 31.8% (±6.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,250 (±$6,897) | $39,028 (±$6,817) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $831 (±$387) | $1,038 (±$51) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Waymart, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wayne County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Waymart ranks 17 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1274 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 Waymart
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waymart | — | 40.1% (±18.9 points) | — |
| Canaan Township | 1.4 mi | 29.0% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Wayne County) | 3.9 mi | 12.8% (±55.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Simpson | 4.0 mi | 54.1% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prompton | 4.1 mi | 9.1% (±65.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vandling | 4.6 mi | 37.8% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Canaan Township | 5.0 mi | 56.7% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 5.3 mi | 54.7% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fell Township | 5.4 mi | 57.3% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hawley | 55.3% (±16.0 points) |
| 12 | Honesdale | 54.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 13 | Oregon Township | 53.3% (±61.5 points) |
| 14 | Dreher Township | 52.0% (±32.9 points) |
| 15 | Starrucca | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 16 | Dyberry Township | 42.2% (±48.6 points) |
| 17 | Waymart | 40.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 18 | Lebanon Township | 35.3% (±28.4 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Manchester Township (Wayne County) | 33.3% (±52.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Scott Township (Wayne County) | 33.3% (±114.4 points) |
| 21 | Preston Township | 30.4% (±67.9 points) |
| 22 | Canaan Township | 29.0% (±19.5 points) |
| 23 | Paupack Township | 27.2% (±24.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Waymart
Are renters in Waymart rent-burdened?
40.1% of renting households in Waymart 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 Waymart spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waymart, PA spends 26.1% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waymart borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waymart borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waymart 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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