How many renters in Bryn Mawr, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.9% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Bryn Mawr, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.9% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.8% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.9% (±22.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bryn Mawr
| Share of income spent on rent | Bryn Mawr | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±5.5 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±5.4 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±6.5 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±11.3 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±4.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.8% (±10.3 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.
Bryn Mawr against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Bryn Mawr | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.9% (±11.1 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.8% (±10.3 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.9% (±22.8 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,013 (±$22,095) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,173 (±$140) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bryn Mawr, 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, Bryn Mawr ranks 13 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 109 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 Bryn Mawr
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr | — | 56.9% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Rosemont | 0.9 mi | 64.9% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haverford College | 0.9 mi | 0.0% (±50.9 points) | Lower |
| Ardmore | 1.7 mi | 46.3% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haverford Township | 2.4 mi | 47.7% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Narberth | 2.9 mi | 45.2% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wynnewood | 3.0 mi | 38.1% (±14.5 points) | Lower |
| Radnor Township | 3.0 mi | 55.4% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Davids | 3.3 mi | 59.0% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Haverford College, PA (0.0%), Wynnewood, PA (38.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Sanatoga | 62.9% (±15.2 points) |
| 8 | Glenside | 62.7% (±16.7 points) |
| 9 | Fort Washington | 61.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 10 | Flourtown | 59.6% (±27.5 points) |
| 11 | Trooper | 59.3% (±36.8 points) |
| 12 | Skippack | 57.9% (±45.6 points) |
| 13 | Bryn Mawr | 56.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Eagleville | 53.9% (±18.6 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Wyncote | 53.9% (±25.4 points) |
| 16 | Melrose Park | 53.5% (±35.8 points) |
| 17 | Audubon | 50.5% (±11.6 points) |
| 18 | Harleysville | 50.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 19 | Mont Clare | 48.7% (±38.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bryn Mawr is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lower Merion 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 Bryn Mawr
Are renters in Bryn Mawr rent-burdened?
56.9% of renting households in Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bryn Mawr, PA spends 34.9% (±22.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bryn Mawr CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bryn Mawr CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr CDP, Pennsylvania (place:09728, 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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