What percentage of people rent in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), PA?
20.9% (±5.6 points) of the occupied homes in Bethel Township (Lebanon County), PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 407 renting households against 1,541 that own their home.
In Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the share of households that rent went from 14.6% in 2015–2019 to 20.9% in 2020–2024 (+6.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 20.9% (±5.6 points)
- Renting households
- 407 (±114)
Who rents and who owns in Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
| Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 20.9% (±5.6 points) | 28.7% (±1.3 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 407 (±114) | 16,293 (±788) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,541 (±154) | 40,419 (±796) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.5) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $48,794 (±$4,189) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $110,596 (±$17,822) | $93,579 (±$3,300) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the renter share is lower than in Lebanon County (28.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Lebanon County, Bethel Township (Lebanon County) ranks 14 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1091 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Bethel Township (Lebanon County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 14.6% (±5.5 points) | 20.9% (±5.6 points) | +6.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $834 (±$99) | $845 (±$238) | +1.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $70,842 (±$9,541) | $89,911 (±$19,599) | +26.9% | 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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | — | 20.9% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 2.9 mi | 18.1% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jonestown | 3.9 mi | 21.4% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lebanon Township | 5.5 mi | 10.1% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Bethel Township (Berks County) | 5.8 mi | 13.9% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Hill | 5.9 mi | 2.8% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Lebanon County) | 6.7 mi | 23.7% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 6.7 mi | 18.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Grove Township (Schuylkill County) | 6.7 mi | 16.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Lebanon Township, PA (10.1%), Sand Hill, PA (2.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | South Londonderry Township | 24.5% (±7.8 points) |
| 9 | Union Township (Lebanon County) | 23.7% (±7.8 points) |
| 10 | West Lebanon Township | 23.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 11 | South Lebanon Township | 22.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 12 | Cornwall | 22.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 13 | Jonestown | 21.4% (±7.9 points) |
| 14 | Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | 20.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 15 | North Annville Township | 19.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 16 | Millcreek Township (Lebanon County) | 18.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 17 | Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 18.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 18 | Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 18.1% (±8.8 points) |
| 19 | Richland | 16.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 20 | North Londonderry Township | 15.9% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Lebanon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bethel Township (Lebanon County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fredericksburg.
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 Bethel Township (Lebanon County)
How many renters are there in Bethel Township (Lebanon County)?
Bethel Township (Lebanon County) has an estimated 407 (±114) renting households, 20.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Bethel Township (Lebanon County)?
In Bethel Township (Lebanon County), the share of households that rent went from 14.6% in 2015–2019 to 20.9% in 2020–2024 (+6.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Bethel Township (Lebanon County)?
A renting household in Bethel Township (Lebanon County) has 2.5 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel township, Lebanon County, 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 Bethel township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:06040, in state:42 county:075).
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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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.
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