What percentage of people rent in Berwyn, PA?
29.4% (±9.7 points) of the occupied homes in Berwyn, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 412 renting households against 988 that own their home.
In Berwyn, the share of households that rent went from 32.2% in 2015–2019 to 29.4% in 2020–2024 (−2.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 29.4% (±9.7 points)
- Renting households
- 412 (±162)
- Median renter income
- $26,828 (±$18,118)
Who rents and who owns in Berwyn
| Berwyn | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 29.4% (±9.7 points) | 24.9% (±0.7 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 412 (±162) | 51,081 (±1,458) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 988 (±178) | 153,693 (±1,492) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.8) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.2) | 2.8 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $26,828 (±$18,118) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $187,315 (±$42,290) | $152,573 (±$2,451) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Berwyn, the renter share is not measurably different from Chester County (24.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Chester County, Berwyn ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 110 of 390.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Berwyn has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.2% (±9.1 points) | 29.4% (±9.7 points) | −2.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,351 (±$213) | $1,750 (±$926) | +29.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $102,147 (±$19,939) | $145,833 (±$32,854) | +42.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Berwyn
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn | — | 29.4% (±9.7 points) | — |
| Devon | 1.1 mi | 4.8% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Tredyffrin Township | 2.0 mi | 25.7% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterbrook | 2.3 mi | 38.5% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paoli | 2.6 mi | 24.6% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne | 2.6 mi | 33.9% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Davids | 3.6 mi | 38.6% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 3.6 mi | 22.5% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Radnor Township | 3.8 mi | 34.1% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Devon, PA (4.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lionville | 48.2% (±8.2 points) |
| 5 | Chesterbrook | 38.5% (±9.4 points) |
| 6 | Caln | 34.9% (±21.9 points) |
| 7 | Frazer | 34.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 8 | Kenilworth | 33.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 9 | Thorndale | 33.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 10 | Berwyn | 29.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 11 | Paoli | 24.6% (±4.0 points) |
| 12 | Hayti | 22.1% (±13.8 points) |
| 13 | Nottingham | 13.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 14 | Pughtown | 6.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 15 | Devon | 4.8% (±7.2 points) |
| 16 | Chadds Ford | 3.8% (±5.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Berwyn is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Easttown Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Berwyn
How many renters are there in Berwyn?
Berwyn has an estimated 412 (±162) renting households, 29.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Berwyn?
In Berwyn, the share of households that rent went from 32.2% in 2015–2019 to 29.4% in 2020–2024 (−2.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Berwyn?
A renting household in Berwyn has 1.9 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Berwyn?
The median renting household in Berwyn, PA has an income of $26,828 (±$18,118) a year, against $187,315 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Berwyn CDP, Pennsylvania (place:05904, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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