How many renters in Broomall, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.1% (±11.7 points) of renting households in Broomall, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.1% (±11.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.0% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±11.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Broomall
| Share of income spent on rent | Broomall | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.6% (±8.5 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.2% (±12.0 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.1% (±4.6 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.1% (±3.6 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.0% (±11.1 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.
Broomall against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Broomall | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.1% (±11.7 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.0% (±11.1 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±11.5 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,492 (±$17,280) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,765 (±$72) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Broomall, 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, Broomall ranks 8 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 378.
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 Broomall
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomall | — | 49.1% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Haverford Township | 2.4 mi | 47.7% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 2.9 mi | 35.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drexel Hill | 3.0 mi | 46.5% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 3.4 mi | 36.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 3.4 mi | 55.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Darby Township | 3.7 mi | 53.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haverford College | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±50.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Media | 3.8 mi | 30.3% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Media, PA (30.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Woodlyn | 68.9% (±24.0 points) |
| 3 | Boothwyn | 60.5% (±21.7 points) |
| 4 | St. Davids | 59.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 | Folsom | 54.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Village Green-Green Ridge | 53.0% (±26.8 points) |
| 7 | Wayne | 49.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 8 | Broomall | 49.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 9 | Drexel Hill | 46.5% (±7.8 points) |
| 10 | Linwood | 38.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 11 | Haverford College | 0.0% (±50.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Broomall is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Marple Township, whose figures include it.
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 Broomall
Are renters in Broomall rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in Broomall 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 Broomall spend on rent?
The median renting household in Broomall, PA spends 29.3% (±11.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Broomall CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Broomall CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Broomall CDP, 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 Broomall CDP, Pennsylvania (place:09248, 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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