How many renters in Bensalem Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.3% (±4.9 points) of renting households in Bensalem Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.3% (±4.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.0% (±4.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bensalem Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bensalem Township | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±2.2 points) | 13.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±3.0 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±3.5 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.0% (±3.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±1.6 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.0% (±4.6 points) | 39.3% | 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.
Bensalem Township against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Bensalem Township | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.3% (±4.9 points) | 47.9% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.0% (±4.6 points) | 39.3% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,876 (±$6,125) | $61,935 (±$1,808) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,613 (±$40) | $1,605 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bensalem Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bucks County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bucks County, Bensalem Township ranks 23 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 927 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 Bensalem Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Township | — | 47.3% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Croydon | 2.7 mi | 52.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly | 3.1 mi | 52.6% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hulmeville | 3.2 mi | 45.0% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trevose | 3.7 mi | 51.3% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penndel | 3.7 mi | 63.8% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkland | 3.7 mi | 50.6% (±50.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewater Park Township | 3.9 mi | 56.2% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delanco Township | 3.9 mi | 42.9% (±25.5 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 Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Langhorne Manor | 52.2% (±47.4 points) |
| 18 | Warminster Township | 50.3% (±6.5 points) |
| 19 | Upper Southampton Township | 50.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 20 | Richlandtown | 49.6% (±32.6 points) |
| 21 | Doylestown | 49.3% (±10.1 points) |
| 22 | Bristol Township | 47.7% (±8.8 points) |
| 23 | Bensalem Township | 47.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 24 | Perkasie | 45.5% (±14.3 points) |
| 25 | Trumbauersville | 45.2% (±22.5 points) |
| 26 | Hulmeville | 45.0% (±28.7 points) |
| 27 | Lower Southampton Township | 43.7% (±12.5 points) |
| 28 | Newtown Township (Bucks County) | 43.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 29 | Solebury Township | 43.0% (±24.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bensalem Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Andalusia, Cornwells Heights, Eddington.
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 Bensalem Township
Are renters in Bensalem Township rent-burdened?
47.3% of renting households in Bensalem 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 Bensalem Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bensalem Township, PA spends 29.1% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bensalem township, Bucks 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 Bensalem township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:05616, in state:42 county:017).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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