How many renters in West Hazleton, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.4% (±17.8 points) of renting households in West Hazleton, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.4% (±17.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 60.1% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.2% (±9.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Hazleton
| Share of income spent on rent | West Hazleton | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.2% (±11.3 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.4% (±3.5 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.8% (±3.2 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±10.2 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±9.1 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 60.1% (±15.3 points) | 38.3% | 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.
West Hazleton against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| West Hazleton | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.4% (±17.8 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 60.1% (±15.3 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.2% (±9.6 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,020 (±$5,891) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,186 (±$98) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Hazleton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, West Hazleton ranks 10 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 223 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 West Hazleton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hazleton | — | 67.4% (±17.8 points) | — |
| Hazle Township | 1.2 mi | 45.7% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conyngham | 2.1 mi | 24.8% (±24.2 points) | Lower |
| Harleigh | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±79.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hazleton | 3.2 mi | 60.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugarloaf Township (Luzerne County) | 3.9 mi | 30.3% (±28.8 points) | Lower |
| Butler Township (Luzerne County) | 5.1 mi | 30.8% (±17.0 points) | Lower |
| McAdoo | 5.4 mi | 47.4% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Banks Township (Carbon County) | 6.3 mi | 4.4% (±45.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Conyngham, PA (24.8%), Sugarloaf Township (Luzerne County), PA (30.3%), Butler Township (Luzerne County), PA (30.8%).
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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Laurel Run | 87.5% (±104.7 points) |
| 5 | New Columbus | 80.0% (±103.1 points) |
| 6 | Newport Township | 72.1% (±23.0 points) |
| 7 | Laflin | 71.4% (±37.1 points) |
| 8 | Bear Creek Township | 70.1% (±45.9 points) |
| 9 | Warrior Run | 69.7% (±24.1 points) |
| 10 | West Hazleton | 67.4% (±17.8 points) |
| 11 | Pittston Township | 66.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 12 | Foster Township (Luzerne County) | 64.3% (±42.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Larksville | 63.6% (±19.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Penn Lake Park | 63.6% (±95.4 points) |
| 15 | Kingston Township | 63.0% (±28.5 points) |
| 16 | Edwardsville | 62.9% (±16.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 West Hazleton
Are renters in West Hazleton rent-burdened?
67.4% of renting households in West Hazleton 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 West Hazleton spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Hazleton, PA spends 38.2% (±9.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hazleton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hazleton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hazleton 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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