Metros where renters are the most overextended in Pennsylvania
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.6%
- Median rent: $1,019
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 75,083 (31.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,019
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 75,083 (31.8% of all housing units)
#25. Harrisburg
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.7%
- Median rent: $702
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,218 (27.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $702
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,218 (27.3% of all housing units)
#24. Sunbury
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.8%
- Median rent: $741
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,680 (24.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $741
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,680 (24.1% of all housing units)
#23. Pottsville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.8%
- Median rent: $768
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,372 (29.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $768
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,372 (29.9% of all housing units)
#22. Lock Haven
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.0%
- Median rent: $973
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,780 (22.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $973
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,780 (22.0% of all housing units)
#21. Gettysburg
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.1%
- Median rent: $892
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 302,819 (29.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $892
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 302,819 (29.8% of all housing units)
#20. Pittsburgh
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.2%
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,031 (30.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,031 (30.2% of all housing units)
#19. Bloomsburg
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.3%
- Median rent: $834
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 75,369 (32.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $834
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 75,369 (32.9% of all housing units)
#18. Scranton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $690
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,791 (24.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $690
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,791 (24.0% of all housing units)
#17. Bradford
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $657
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,411 (24.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $657
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,411 (24.2% of all housing units)
#16. Johnstown
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.8%
- Median rent: $657
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,645 (19.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $657
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,645 (19.6% of all housing units)
#15. Somerset
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.0%
- Median rent: $1,114
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 62,744 (30.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,114
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 62,744 (30.3% of all housing units)
#14. Lancaster
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.6%
- Median rent: $834
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,867 (30.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $834
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,867 (30.5% of all housing units)
#13. Williamsport
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.7%
- Median rent: $716
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,944 (22.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $716
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,944 (22.3% of all housing units)
#12. DuBois
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.8%
- Median rent: $734
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,393 (29.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $734
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,393 (29.0% of all housing units)
#11. Indiana
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.9%
- Median rent: $925
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 16,193 (29.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $925
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 16,193 (29.6% of all housing units)
#10. Lebanon
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $985
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 46,503 (29.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $985
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 46,503 (29.1% of all housing units)
#9. Reading
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.2%
- Median rent: $1,025
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 43,968 (24.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,025
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 43,968 (24.9% of all housing units)
#8. York
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $787
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,529 (32.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $787
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,529 (32.6% of all housing units)
#7. Erie
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $1,141
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 102,854 (31.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,141
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 102,854 (31.1% of all housing units)
#6. Allentown
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $1,230
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 788,934 (33.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,230
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 788,934 (33.0% of all housing units)
#5. Philadelphia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.4%
- Median rent: $757
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,193 (28.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $757
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,193 (28.2% of all housing units)
#4. Altoona
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.0%
- Median rent: $731
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,980 (24.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $731
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,980 (24.9% of all housing units)
#3. New Castle
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.1%
- Median rent: $1,229
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,181 (22.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,229
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,181 (22.3% of all housing units)
#2. East Stroudsburg
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 35.4%
- Median rent: $1,043
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 21,325 (36.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,043
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 21,325 (36.9% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. State College
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