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Housing Affordability in St. Lawrence, PA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 25.2%
- Pennsylvania 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 52.4%
- Pennsylvania 48.2%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.3%
- Pennsylvania 19.8%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,649/mo
- Pennsylvania $1,762/mo
St. Lawrence has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more8652.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more9817.3%
- Renters paying 50% or more4024.4%
- Median rent as a share of income: 31.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $759/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.7
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence, PA | 25.2% | 52.4% | 17.3% | 31.2% |
| Berks County | 29.4% | 52.0% | 20.9% | 31.1% |
| Pennsylvania | 28.1% | 48.2% | 19.8% | 29.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in St. Lawrence, PA?
- In St. Lawrence, PA, 25.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does St. Lawrence compare with Pennsylvania?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in St. Lawrence is 25.2%, compared with 28.1% for Pennsylvania as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates