How many renters in Bally, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.3% (±23.2 points) of renting households in Bally, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.3% (±23.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.4% (±19.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±13.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bally
| Share of income spent on rent | Bally | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±14.9 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.3% (±13.5 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.0% (±15.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.2% (±3.4 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±12.9 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.4% (±19.3 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Bally against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Bally | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.3% (±23.2 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.4% (±19.3 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±13.2 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,229 (±$19,955) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,123 (±$100) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bally, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berks County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berks County, Bally ranks 21 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 624 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 Bally
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bally | — | 53.3% (±23.2 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Berks County) | 1.1 mi | 13.6% (±23.4 points) | Lower |
| Hereford Township | 3.1 mi | 30.2% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bechtelsville | 3.1 mi | 41.6% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hereford | 4.0 mi | 15.9% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Douglass Township (Montgomery County) | 4.0 mi | 40.4% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Hanover Township | 4.1 mi | 34.4% (±42.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Greenville | 4.3 mi | 25.6% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| District Township | 4.3 mi | 58.0% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Berks County), PA (13.6%), East Greenville, PA (25.6%).
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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | District Township | 58.0% (±28.1 points) |
| 16 | Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | 56.5% (±27.2 points) |
| 17 | Boyertown | 55.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 18 | Jefferson Township (Berks County) | 55.6% (±64.3 points) |
| 19 | Lenhartsville | 54.5% (±58.6 points) |
| 20 | West Reading | 54.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 21 | Bally | 53.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 22 | St. Lawrence | 52.5% (±15.0 points) |
| 23 | Penn Township (Berks County) | 52.0% (±69.6 points) |
| 24 | Sinking Spring | 51.2% (±15.9 points) |
| 25 | Mount Penn | 50.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 26 | Alsace Township | 49.5% (±28.0 points) |
| 27 | Tilden Township | 49.4% (±38.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Bally
Are renters in Bally rent-burdened?
53.3% of renting households in Bally 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 Bally spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bally, PA spends 31.9% (±13.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bally borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bally borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bally 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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