How many renters in Bridgeport, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±18.1 points) of renting households in Bridgeport, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±18.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.4% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±6.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bridgeport
| Share of income spent on rent | Bridgeport | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.4% (±13.2 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±6.7 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.4% (±4.7 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.6% (±11.7 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.2% (±9.5 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.4% (±15.4 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Bridgeport against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Bridgeport | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±18.1 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.4% (±15.4 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±6.6 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,727 (±$13,527) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,242 (±$160) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bridgeport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Bridgeport ranks 20 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 657 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 Bridgeport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | — | 52.6% (±18.1 points) | — |
| Norristown | 1.3 mi | 56.4% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swedeland | 1.3 mi | 33.3% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| King of Prussia | 2.0 mi | 39.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Merion Township | 2.2 mi | 39.2% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Norriton Township | 2.6 mi | 45.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Township (Montgomery County) | 2.6 mi | 39.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Conshohocken | 2.7 mi | 38.9% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conshohocken | 2.8 mi | 36.6% (±9.1 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Marlborough Township | 55.9% (±43.9 points) |
| 15 | Souderton | 55.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 16 | Lower Providence Township | 53.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 17 | Green Lane | 53.2% (±38.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Schwenksville | 53.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Cheltenham Township | 53.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Bridgeport | 52.6% (±18.1 points) |
| 21 | Limerick Township | 52.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Upper Dublin Township | 51.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 23 | Lansdale | 51.7% (±8.6 points) |
| 24 | Ambler | 50.4% (±14.8 points) |
| 25 | Whitpain Township | 50.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 26 | Lower Merion Township | 50.0% (±6.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Bridgeport
Are renters in Bridgeport rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bridgeport, PA spends 30.9% (±6.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgeport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgeport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgeport borough, 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 Bridgeport borough, Pennsylvania (place:08568, in state:42).
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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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