How many renters in Chester Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.4% (±19.4 points) of renting households in Chester Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.4% (±19.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.7% (±17.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.2% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chester Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Chester Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.7% (±7.4 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.5% (±7.3 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.4% (±8.5 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±8.6 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±8.2 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.7% (±17.6 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.
Chester Township against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Chester Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.4% (±19.4 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.7% (±17.6 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.2% (±5.5 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,211 (±$17,783) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,268 (±$152) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Chester Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (54.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Chester Township ranks 8 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 205 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 Chester Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township | — | 68.4% (±19.4 points) | — |
| Upland | 1.2 mi | 44.4% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven | 1.5 mi | 44.3% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 1.5 mi | 64.6% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 1.6 mi | 53.0% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkside | 1.7 mi | 71.6% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trainer | 1.8 mi | 51.2% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linwood | 2.2 mi | 38.7% (±21.1 points) | Lower |
| Upper Chichester Township | 2.2 mi | 46.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Linwood, PA (38.7%).
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 | Nether Providence Township | 75.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 3 | Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 75.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 4 | Rose Valley | 75.0% (±111.6 points) |
| 5 | Parkside | 71.6% (±31.8 points) |
| 6 | Concord Township (Delaware County) | 69.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 7 | Chadds Ford Township | 69.2% (±29.7 points) |
| 8 | Chester Township | 68.4% (±19.4 points) |
| 9 | Bethel Township (Delaware County) | 67.7% (±58.0 points) |
| 10 | Prospect Park | 65.6% (±18.0 points) |
| 11 | Chester | 64.6% (±7.4 points) |
| 12 | Darby | 61.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Chester Heights | 60.5% (±20.2 points) |
| 14 | Ridley Township | 60.2% (±12.8 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 Chester Township
Are renters in Chester Township rent-burdened?
68.4% of renting households in Chester 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 Chester Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chester Township, PA spends 37.2% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Delaware 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 Chester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:13212, in state:42 county:045).
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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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