How many renters in Abington Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.9% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Abington Township, 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 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.9% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.2% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Abington Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Abington Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±4.3 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±3.9 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±4.6 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±4.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±4.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.2% (±7.9 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Abington Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Abington Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.9% (±8.9 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.2% (±7.9 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±3.8 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,541 (±$13,584) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,493 (±$105) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Abington Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Abington Township ranks 27 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 808 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 Abington Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Township | — | 49.9% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Jenkintown | 1.4 mi | 48.1% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Moreland Township | 2.1 mi | 56.2% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyncote | 2.3 mi | 53.9% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Grove | 2.3 mi | 46.4% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 2.5 mi | 40.5% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkins Park | 2.6 mi | 68.7% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Township | 2.8 mi | 53.0% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Moreland Township | 3.1 mi | 47.9% (±9.5 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Limerick Township | 52.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Upper Dublin Township | 51.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 23 | Lansdale | 51.7% (±8.6 points) |
| 24 | Ambler | 50.4% (±14.8 points) |
| 25 | Whitpain Township | 50.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 26 | Lower Merion Township | 50.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 27 | Abington Township | 49.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 28 | Red Hill | 49.8% (±17.1 points) |
| 29 | Jenkintown | 48.1% (±16.6 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Upper Moreland Township | 47.9% (±9.5 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 47.9% (±14.4 points) |
| 32 | Telford | 46.4% (±12.1 points) |
| 33 (tie) | East Norriton Township | 45.5% (±11.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Abington Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Glenside, McKinley, Roslyn.
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 Abington Township
Are renters in Abington Township rent-burdened?
49.9% of renting households in Abington 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 Abington Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Abington Township, PA spends 30.0% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abington township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abington township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abington township, Montgomery 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 Abington township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:00156, in state:42 county:091).
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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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