How many renters in Aston Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.9% (±20.1 points) of renting households in Aston Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.9% (±20.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.2% (±19.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±25.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Aston Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Aston Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.7% (±4.6 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 25.2% (±18.3 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.3% (±7.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±12.3 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±5.9 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.2% (±19.2 points) | 45.9% | 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.
Aston Township against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Aston Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.9% (±20.1 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.2% (±19.2 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±25.1 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,500 (±$39,641) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,544 (±$203) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Aston Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Aston Township ranks 32 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 843 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 Aston Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Township | — | 48.9% (±20.1 points) | — |
| Upper Chichester Township | 2.1 mi | 46.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Heights | 2.2 mi | 60.5% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven | 2.3 mi | 44.3% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township | 2.4 mi | 68.4% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boothwyn | 2.6 mi | 60.5% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 2.7 mi | 75.6% (±10.6 points) | Higher |
| Rose Valley | 3.1 mi | 75.0% (±111.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkside | 3.1 mi | 71.6% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Middletown Township (Delaware County), PA (75.6%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Yeadon | 54.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 27 | Folcroft | 54.6% (±20.9 points) |
| 28 | Upper Darby Township | 53.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 29 | Trainer | 51.2% (±24.0 points) |
| 30 | Aldan | 50.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 31 | Marple Township | 50.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 32 | Aston Township | 48.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 33 | Haverford Township | 47.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 34 | Sharon Hill | 47.5% (±26.4 points) |
| 35 | Upper Chichester Township | 46.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 36 | Collingdale | 45.1% (±14.8 points) |
| 37 | Upland | 44.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 38 | Brookhaven | 44.3% (±20.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Aston Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Village Green-Green Ridge.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Aston Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Aston Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Aston Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Aston Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Aston Township
Are renters in Aston Township rent-burdened?
48.9% of renting households in Aston 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 Aston Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Aston Township, PA spends 29.6% (±25.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aston township, Delaware 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 Aston township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:03336, in state:42 county:045).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Aston Township at a glance
- Median rent in Aston Township
- Rent by bedrooms in Aston Township
- Renters and owners in Aston Township
- Income and affordability in Aston Township
- Home values in Aston Township
- Homeowner costs in Aston Township
- Property taxes in Aston Township
- Types of homes in Aston Township
- Bedrooms in Aston Township
- Age of homes in Aston Township
- Vacancy rate in Aston Township
- Heating fuel in Aston Township
- Commute and cars in Aston Township
- Crime reported to police in Aston Township
- Population growth in Aston Township
- How long people stay in Aston Township
- Crowding and facilities in Aston Township
- Fair Market Rent in Aston Township
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Delaware County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania