How many renters in Ambler, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.4% (±14.8 points) of renting households in Ambler, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.4% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.6% (±10.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ambler
| Share of income spent on rent | Ambler | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±8.1 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.2% (±8.8 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.3% (±6.4 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±5.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±10.5 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.6% (±10.5 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.
Ambler against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Ambler | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.4% (±14.8 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.6% (±10.5 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±5.7 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,052 (±$20,700) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,447 (±$60) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ambler, 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, Ambler ranks 24 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 755 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 Ambler
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler | — | 50.4% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Spring House | 1.4 mi | 78.9% (±18.9 points) | Higher |
| Fort Washington | 1.9 mi | 61.3% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Dublin Township | 2.2 mi | 51.8% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | 2.4 mi | 65.3% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Bell | 2.6 mi | 28.9% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Glen | 2.7 mi | 13.8% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
| Whitpain Township | 3.1 mi | 50.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oreland | 3.6 mi | 45.7% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maple Glen, PA (13.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring House, PA (78.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Schwenksville | 53.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Cheltenham Township | 53.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Bridgeport | 52.6% (±18.1 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Ambler
Are renters in Ambler rent-burdened?
50.4% of renting households in Ambler 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 Ambler spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ambler, PA spends 30.2% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambler borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambler borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambler 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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