How many renters in Bethlehem Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.4% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Bethlehem Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.4% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.7% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bethlehem Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Bethlehem Township | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.9% (±7.4 points) | 14.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±5.3 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.7% (±7.7 points) | 11.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±4.9 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.7% (±8.7 points) | 40.7% | 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.
Bethlehem Township against Northampton County, its state and the nation
| Bethlehem Township | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.4% (±10.0 points) | 50.0% (±2.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.7% (±8.7 points) | 40.7% (±2.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±4.0 points) | 30.0% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $79,945 (±$9,830) | $52,865 (±$2,670) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,794 (±$99) | $1,395 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bethlehem Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northampton County (50.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northampton County, Bethlehem Township ranks 21 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1211 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 Bethlehem Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Township | — | 41.4% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Old Orchard | 2.8 mi | 47.5% (±65.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freemansburg | 2.9 mi | 16.6% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| Lower Nazareth Township | 2.9 mi | 8.7% (±26.5 points) | Lower |
| Palmer Heights | 3.0 mi | 38.1% (±87.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Township | 3.7 mi | 57.0% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem | 3.9 mi | 52.5% (±4.3 points) | Higher |
| Glendon | 3.9 mi | 36.0% (±73.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson | 4.0 mi | 46.5% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freemansburg, PA (16.6%), Lower Nazareth Township, PA (8.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bethlehem, PA (52.5%).
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 Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Bushkill Township | 50.6% (±28.2 points) |
| 16 | Northampton | 50.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 17 | Roseto | 49.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 18 | Easton | 48.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 19 | Bangor | 47.2% (±16.5 points) |
| 20 | Wilson | 46.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 21 | Bethlehem Township | 41.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 22 | Lower Saucon Township | 40.3% (±17.8 points) |
| 23 | Stockertown | 37.5% (±30.4 points) |
| 24 (tie) | East Allen Township | 36.6% (±35.8 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Moore Township | 36.6% (±29.0 points) |
| 26 | Wind Gap | 36.1% (±13.1 points) |
| 27 | Glendon | 36.0% (±73.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Northampton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Bethlehem Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Middletown (community).
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 Bethlehem Township
Are renters in Bethlehem Township rent-burdened?
41.4% of renting households in Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bethlehem Township, PA spends 24.9% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem township, Northampton 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 Bethlehem township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:06096, in state:42 county:095).
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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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