How many renters in Cheltenham Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±7.7 points) of renting households in Cheltenham Township, 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 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.0% (±7.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cheltenham Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Cheltenham Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.7% (±2.5 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±3.0 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.7% (±5.6 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±4.8 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.0% (±7.0 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.
Cheltenham Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Cheltenham Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±7.7 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.0% (±7.0 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±4.6 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,604 (±$6,394) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,608 (±$76) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cheltenham Township, 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, Cheltenham Township ranks 19 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 645 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 Cheltenham Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Township | — | 53.0% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Jenkintown | 1.3 mi | 48.1% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKinley | 1.5 mi | 38.1% (±70.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenside | 1.9 mi | 62.7% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 2.6 mi | 40.5% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Abington Township | 2.8 mi | 49.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyndmoor | 3.0 mi | 42.3% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oreland | 3.4 mi | 45.7% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | 3.6 mi | 44.5% (±10.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lower Moreland Township | 56.2% (±11.8 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Cheltenham Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cheltenham Village, Elkins Park, Melrose Park, Oak Lane, Wyncote.
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 Cheltenham Township
Are renters in Cheltenham Township rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Cheltenham Township 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 Cheltenham Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cheltenham Township, PA spends 32.1% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheltenham township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheltenham township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheltenham township, Montgomery 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 Cheltenham township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:12968, in state:42 county:091).
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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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