How many renters in Whitehall Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.0% (±8.8 points) of renting households in Whitehall Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.0% (±8.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.3% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Whitehall Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Whitehall Township | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±3.4 points) | 10.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±6.0 points) | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±5.5 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±4.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±4.3 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.3% (±7.7 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Whitehall Township against Lehigh County, its state and the nation
| Whitehall Township | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.0% (±8.8 points) | 54.9% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.3% (±7.7 points) | 44.9% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±4.0 points) | 32.5% (±1.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,502 (±$5,213) | $48,020 (±$2,208) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,444 (±$50) | $1,383 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Whitehall Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lehigh County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lehigh County, Whitehall Township ranks 11 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 690 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 Whitehall Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Township | — | 52.0% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Coplay | 1.0 mi | 55.0% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Catasauqua | 1.6 mi | 82.0% (±23.4 points) | Higher |
| Catasauqua | 2.3 mi | 57.2% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northampton | 2.3 mi | 50.0% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 3.3 mi | 54.9% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Whitehall Township | 3.4 mi | 44.9% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allen Township | 3.6 mi | 30.6% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Whitehall Township | 4.2 mi | 48.0% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Catasauqua, PA (82.0%).
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 Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Catasauqua | 57.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 6 | Alburtis | 56.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 7 | Emmaus | 55.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 8 | Coplay | 55.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 9 | Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 54.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 10 | Macungie | 52.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 11 | Whitehall Township | 52.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Fountain Hill | 50.2% (±18.7 points) |
| 13 | Slatington | 48.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 14 | North Whitehall Township | 48.0% (±17.3 points) |
| 15 | South Whitehall Township | 44.9% (±8.8 points) |
| 16 | Upper Macungie Township | 43.2% (±11.4 points) |
| 17 | Upper Milford Township | 39.9% (±23.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Whitehall Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cementon, Egypt, Fullerton, Hokendauqua, Stiles.
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 Whitehall Township
Are renters in Whitehall Township rent-burdened?
52.0% of renting households in Whitehall Township 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 Whitehall Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Whitehall Township, PA spends 31.2% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitehall township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitehall township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitehall township, Lehigh County, 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 Whitehall township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:84528, in state:42 county:077).
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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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