How many renters in Wilkes-Barre, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.3% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Wilkes-Barre, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.3% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.2% (±4.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.7% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wilkes-Barre
| Share of income spent on rent | Wilkes-Barre | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.8% (±3.4 points) | 17.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±3.1 points) | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±3.2 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±2.8 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.2% (±4.7 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.
Wilkes-Barre against Luzerne County, its state and the nation
| Wilkes-Barre | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.3% (±5.6 points) | 46.4% (±2.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.2% (±4.7 points) | 38.3% (±2.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.7% (±2.1 points) | 28.6% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,035 (±$3,811) | $38,462 (±$1,619) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $946 (±$62) | $1,004 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wilkes-Barre, 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, Wilkes-Barre ranks 24 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 721 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 Wilkes-Barre
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre | — | 51.3% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Wilkes-Barre Township | 1.2 mi | 47.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown (community) | 1.4 mi | 47.9% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 1.4 mi | 37.3% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Edwardsville | 2.0 mi | 62.9% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forty Fort | 2.3 mi | 35.4% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plains | 2.4 mi | 28.6% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Laurel Run | 2.5 mi | 87.5% (±104.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pringle | 2.5 mi | 56.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kingston, PA (37.3%), Plains, PA (28.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Rice Township | 57.7% (±66.5 points) |
| 19 | Pringle | 56.0% (±26.7 points) |
| 20 | Salem Township (Luzerne County) | 54.4% (±38.1 points) |
| 21 | Plymouth | 54.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 22 | Shickshinny | 54.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 23 | Ashley | 52.7% (±24.7 points) |
| 24 | Wilkes-Barre | 51.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 25 | Buck Township | 50.0% (±58.6 points) |
| 26 | Dallas Township | 47.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 27 | Wilkes-Barre Township | 47.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 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) |
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 Wilkes-Barre
Are renters in Wilkes-Barre rent-burdened?
51.3% of renting households in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wilkes-Barre, PA spends 30.7% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkes-Barre city, 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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