How many renters in Wilson, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Wilson, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.4% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wilson
| Share of income spent on rent | Wilson | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.6% (±11.6 points) | 14.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.0% (±8.1 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±9.1 points) | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±7.6 points) | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±9.3 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.4% (±10.4 points) | 40.7% | 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.
Wilson against Northampton County, its state and the nation
| Wilson | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±14.0 points) | 50.0% (±2.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.4% (±10.4 points) | 40.7% (±2.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±5.7 points) | 30.0% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,824 (±$16,231) | $52,865 (±$2,670) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,370 (±$139) | $1,395 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wilson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northampton County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northampton County, Wilson ranks 20 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 967 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 Wilson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | — | 46.5% (±14.0 points) | — |
| West Easton | 0.5 mi | 23.3% (±50.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 1.2 mi | 48.7% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Heights | 1.4 mi | 38.1% (±87.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Township | 1.6 mi | 57.0% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glendon | 1.9 mi | 36.0% (±73.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard | 2.1 mi | 47.5% (±65.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Hill | 2.3 mi | 0.0% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chestnut Hill | 3.2 mi | 35.7% (±42.3 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 Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Bethlehem | 52.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 15 | Bushkill Township | 50.6% (±28.2 points) |
| 16 | Northampton | 50.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 17 | Roseto | 49.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 18 | Easton | 48.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 19 | Bangor | 47.2% (±16.5 points) |
| 20 | Wilson | 46.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 21 | Bethlehem Township | 41.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 22 | Lower Saucon Township | 40.3% (±17.8 points) |
| 23 | Stockertown | 37.5% (±30.4 points) |
| 24 (tie) | East Allen Township | 36.6% (±35.8 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Moore Township | 36.6% (±29.0 points) |
| 26 | Wind Gap | 36.1% (±13.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Northampton 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 Wilson
Are renters in Wilson rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in Wilson 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 Wilson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wilson, PA spends 28.3% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilson borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilson borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilson 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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