How many renters in Buckingham Township (Bucks County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.4% (±24.2 points) of renting households in Buckingham Township (Bucks County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.4% (±24.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.7% (±18.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±8.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Buckingham Township (Bucks County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.6% (±5.6 points) | 13.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.7% (±19.2 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.2% (±10.5 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.1% (±6.5 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.7% (±16.2 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.7% (±18.0 points) | 39.3% | 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.
Buckingham Township (Bucks County) against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.4% (±24.2 points) | 47.9% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.7% (±18.0 points) | 39.3% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±8.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,500 (±$29,055) | $61,935 (±$1,808) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,373 (±$299) | $1,605 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Buckingham Township (Bucks County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bucks County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bucks County, Buckingham Township (Bucks County) ranks 13 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 493 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 Buckingham Township (Bucks County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | — | 56.4% (±24.2 points) | — |
| Doylestown | 3.4 mi | 49.3% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightstown Township | 4.2 mi | 23.6% (±20.5 points) | Lower |
| Doylestown Township | 4.2 mi | 58.9% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Solebury Township | 4.6 mi | 43.0% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warwick Township (Bucks County) | 4.7 mi | 38.3% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plumstead Township | 5.4 mi | 39.2% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Britain | 6.1 mi | 37.9% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plumsteadville | 6.2 mi | 27.0% (±66.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wrightstown Township, PA (23.6%).
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 Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Middletown Township (Bucks County) | 60.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 8 | Bridgeton Township | 59.4% (±42.4 points) |
| 9 | Doylestown Township | 58.9% (±12.5 points) |
| 10 | Falls Township (Bucks County) | 58.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 11 | Durham Township | 57.1% (±110.9 points) |
| 12 | Bristol | 56.6% (±12.9 points) |
| 13 | Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | 56.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 14 | Dublin | 55.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 15 | Richland Township (Bucks County) | 54.9% (±22.2 points) |
| 16 | Tullytown | 52.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 17 | Langhorne Manor | 52.2% (±47.4 points) |
| 18 | Warminster Township | 50.3% (±6.5 points) |
| 19 | Upper Southampton Township | 50.2% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks 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 Buckingham Township (Bucks County)
Are renters in Buckingham Township (Bucks County) rent-burdened?
56.4% of renting households in Buckingham Township (Bucks County) 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 Buckingham Township (Bucks County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Buckingham Township (Bucks County), PA spends 31.9% (±8.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckingham township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckingham township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckingham township, Bucks 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 Buckingham township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:09816, in state:42 county:017).
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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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