How many renters in Brookhaven, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.3% (±20.8 points) of renting households in Brookhaven, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.3% (±20.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.8% (±20.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±8.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brookhaven
| Share of income spent on rent | Brookhaven | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±15.4 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.7% (±7.6 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 32.2% (±18.0 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.5% (±4.5 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.8% (±20.3 points) | 45.9% | 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.
Brookhaven against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Brookhaven | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.3% (±20.8 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.8% (±20.3 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±8.4 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,083 (±$13,955) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,487 (±$174) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Brookhaven, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Brookhaven ranks 38 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1069 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 Brookhaven
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | — | 44.3% (±20.8 points) | — |
| Parkside | 0.7 mi | 71.6% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upland | 1.2 mi | 44.4% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township | 1.5 mi | 68.4% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Valley | 1.7 mi | 75.0% (±111.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 1.9 mi | 53.0% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 2.0 mi | 64.6% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aston Township | 2.3 mi | 48.9% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nether Providence Township | 2.4 mi | 75.9% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nether Providence Township, PA (75.9%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Aston Township | 48.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 33 | Haverford Township | 47.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 34 | Sharon Hill | 47.5% (±26.4 points) |
| 35 | Upper Chichester Township | 46.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 36 | Collingdale | 45.1% (±14.8 points) |
| 37 | Upland | 44.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 38 | Brookhaven | 44.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 39 | Eddystone | 43.5% (±16.8 points) |
| 40 | Ridley Park | 42.4% (±13.3 points) |
| 41 | Clifton Heights | 39.3% (±21.5 points) |
| 42 | Millbourne | 36.7% (±21.0 points) |
| 43 | Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 36.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 44 | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 35.6% (±16.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Brookhaven
Are renters in Brookhaven rent-burdened?
44.3% of renting households in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brookhaven, PA spends 29.1% (±8.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookhaven borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookhaven borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven borough, Pennsylvania (place:09080, 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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