How many renters in Wellsboro, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.0% (±15.9 points) of renting households in Wellsboro, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.0% (±15.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.5% (±13.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±8.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wellsboro
| Share of income spent on rent | Wellsboro | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±8.2 points) | 17.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 29.8% (±14.8 points) | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±6.3 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±7.5 points) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±7.8 points) | 11.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.5% (±13.9 points) | 35.2% | 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.
Wellsboro against Tioga County, its state and the nation
| Wellsboro | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.0% (±15.9 points) | 46.2% (±5.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.5% (±13.9 points) | 35.2% (±4.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±8.5 points) | 27.9% (±2.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,922 (±$15,698) | $37,429 (±$3,795) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $933 (±$174) | $863 (±$36) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wellsboro, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Tioga County (46.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Tioga County, Wellsboro ranks 20 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1230 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 Wellsboro
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsboro | — | 41.0% (±15.9 points) | — |
| Delmar Township | 3.1 mi | 51.6% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston Township | 4.2 mi | 67.3% (±44.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duncan Township | 7.0 mi | 50.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shippen Township (Tioga County) | 7.8 mi | 70.6% (±81.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middlebury Township | 8.3 mi | 39.6% (±52.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Township (Tioga County) | 9.9 mi | 11.5% (±60.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloss Township | 9.9 mi | 40.0% (±100.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Township | 10 mi | 33.4% (±35.8 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 Tioga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Jackson Township (Tioga County) | 48.1% (±23.3 points) |
| 15 | Westfield | 47.4% (±18.3 points) |
| 16 | Elkland | 47.2% (±19.0 points) |
| 17 | Gaines Township | 43.4% (±36.8 points) |
| 18 | Lawrence Township (Tioga County) | 43.1% (±37.6 points) |
| 19 | Blossburg | 41.6% (±20.6 points) |
| 20 | Wellsboro | 41.0% (±15.9 points) |
| 21 | Bloss Township | 40.0% (±100.4 points) |
| 22 | Middlebury Township | 39.6% (±52.0 points) |
| 23 | Chatham Township | 33.4% (±35.8 points) |
| 24 | Liberty (Tioga County) | 31.7% (±54.6 points) |
| 25 | Richmond Township (Tioga County) | 31.6% (±19.5 points) |
| 26 | Sullivan Township | 29.6% (±46.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Tioga 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 Wellsboro
Are renters in Wellsboro rent-burdened?
41.0% of renting households in Wellsboro 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 Wellsboro spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wellsboro, PA spends 25.8% (±8.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellsboro borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellsboro borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellsboro 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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