How many renters in West Wyoming, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±19.6 points) of renting households in West Wyoming, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±19.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.5% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±10.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Wyoming
| Share of income spent on rent | West Wyoming | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.9% (±11.4 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.8% (±9.3 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 27.8% (±15.8 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.1% (±6.3 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±8.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.5% (±17.7 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 Wyoming against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| West Wyoming | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±19.6 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.5% (±17.7 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±10.4 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,265 (±$21,368) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,051 (±$128) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Wyoming, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Luzerne County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Luzerne County, West Wyoming ranks 34 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1061 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 Wyoming
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wyoming | — | 44.4% (±19.6 points) | — |
| Wyoming | 1.3 mi | 35.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swoyersville | 2.0 mi | 29.1% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 2.1 mi | 24.5% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston Township | 2.5 mi | 63.0% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hilldale | 2.7 mi | 17.6% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inkerman | 2.7 mi | 67.1% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forty Fort | 3.0 mi | 35.4% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Pittston | 3.0 mi | 38.4% (±20.8 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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Hazle Township | 45.7% (±26.3 points) |
| 29 | Conyngham Township (Luzerne County) | 45.3% (±22.1 points) |
| 30 | Lake Township (Luzerne County) | 45.0% (±37.2 points) |
| 31 | Jenkins Township | 44.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 32 | White Haven | 44.5% (±18.2 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Pittston | 44.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 33 (tie) | West Wyoming | 44.4% (±19.6 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Slocum Township | 44.4% (±47.2 points) |
| 36 | Duryea | 44.1% (±19.9 points) |
| 37 | Hunlock Township | 44.0% (±52.2 points) |
| 38 | Nanticoke | 43.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Dallas | 43.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 43.4% (±9.7 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 Wyoming
Are renters in West Wyoming rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in West Wyoming 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 Wyoming spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Wyoming, PA spends 24.9% (±10.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyoming borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyoming borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyoming 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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