How many renters in Waynesboro, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.3% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Waynesboro, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.3% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.3% (±9.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waynesboro
| Share of income spent on rent | Waynesboro | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.8% (±7.7 points) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±7.3 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±7.4 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±6.4 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.0% (±7.2 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.3% (±9.3 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.
Waynesboro against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Waynesboro | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.3% (±11.8 points) | 40.7% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.3% (±9.3 points) | 29.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±3.9 points) | 26.3% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,034 (±$21,519) | $50,164 (±$2,750) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,086 (±$103) | $1,093 (±$32) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Waynesboro, 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, Waynesboro ranks 8 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1117 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 Waynesboro
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | — | 43.3% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Franklin County) | 1.3 mi | 50.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Heights | 2.1 mi | 43.9% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pen Mar | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±77.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township | 4.3 mi | 54.5% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highfield-Cascade | 5.4 mi | 73.0% (±65.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mont Alto | 6.2 mi | 30.1% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithsburg | 6.7 mi | 30.1% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antrim Township | 7.4 mi | 27.4% (±16.9 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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Quincy Township | 54.5% (±23.9 points) |
| 3 | Washington Township (Franklin County) | 50.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 4 | St. Thomas Township | 48.4% (±33.0 points) |
| 5 | Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 47.4% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Guilford Township | 46.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Chambersburg | 44.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Waynesboro | 43.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 | Orrstown | 41.9% (±39.4 points) |
| 10 | Fannett Township | 39.2% (±26.9 points) |
| 11 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 37.6% (±22.9 points) |
| 12 | Lurgan Township | 36.5% (±18.4 points) |
| 13 | Mercersburg | 33.2% (±14.6 points) |
| 14 | Greene Township (Franklin County) | 30.7% (±10.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Franklin 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 Waynesboro
Are renters in Waynesboro rent-burdened?
43.3% of renting households in Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waynesboro, PA spends 27.5% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesboro borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesboro borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesboro 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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