How many renters in Wayne Heights, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.9% (±19.3 points) of renting households in Wayne Heights, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.9% (±19.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.9% (±19.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.5% (±13.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wayne Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Wayne Heights | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.2% (±16.8 points) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±12.3 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±14.4 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.0% (±3.7 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±3.4 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.9% (±19.0 points) | 29.2% | 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.
Wayne Heights against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Wayne Heights | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.9% (±19.3 points) | 40.7% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.9% (±19.0 points) | 29.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.5% (±13.3 points) | 26.3% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,150 (±$19,189) | $50,164 (±$2,750) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,177 (±$70) | $1,093 (±$32) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wayne Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (40.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Wayne Heights ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 186 of 378.
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 Wayne Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Heights | — | 43.9% (±19.3 points) | — |
| Pen Mar | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±77.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waynesboro | 2.1 mi | 43.3% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highfield-Cascade | 3.4 mi | 73.0% (±65.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township | 4.5 mi | 54.5% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithsburg | 6.6 mi | 30.1% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mont Alto | 6.6 mi | 30.1% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamiltonban Township | 7.9 mi | 54.9% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carroll Valley | 8.3 mi | 48.6% (±59.8 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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Heights | 43.9% (±19.3 points) |
| 2 | State Line | 37.5% (±34.9 points) |
| 3 | Fayetteville | 23.6% (±33.1 points) |
| 4 | Guilford | 17.6% (±19.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Pen Mar | 0.0% (±77.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Scotland | 0.0% (±29.0 points) |
Wayne Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Washington Township (Franklin County), whose figures include it.
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 Wayne Heights
Are renters in Wayne Heights rent-burdened?
43.9% of renting households in Wayne Heights 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 Wayne Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wayne Heights, PA spends 23.5% (±13.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne Heights CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne Heights CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne Heights CDP, 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 Wayne Heights CDP, Pennsylvania (place:81808, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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