How many renters in Coopersburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.6% (±16.1 points) of renting households in Coopersburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.6% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.5% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Coopersburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Coopersburg | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±10.6 points) | 10.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.1% (±12.1 points) | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.4% (±4.8 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.3% (±4.6 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.1% (±8.2 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.5% (±13.8 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Coopersburg against Lehigh County, its state and the nation
| Coopersburg | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.6% (±16.1 points) | 54.9% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.5% (±13.8 points) | 44.9% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±4.7 points) | 32.5% (±1.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,714 (±$6,853) | $48,020 (±$2,208) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $968 (±$91) | $1,383 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Coopersburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lehigh County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lehigh County, Coopersburg ranks 3 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 288 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 Coopersburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersburg | — | 63.6% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Upper Saucon Township | 2.0 mi | 27.2% (±16.7 points) | Lower |
| Richland Township (Bucks County) | 4.2 mi | 54.9% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richlandtown | 4.5 mi | 49.6% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Bucks County) | 4.9 mi | 7.3% (±20.6 points) | Lower |
| Lower Milford Township | 5.3 mi | 74.0% (±44.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Square | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±59.3 points) | Lower |
| Quakertown | 5.5 mi | 40.8% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Spinnerstown | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±72.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Upper Saucon Township, PA (27.2%), Springfield Township (Bucks County), PA (7.3%), Milford Square, PA (0.0%).
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 Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Milford Township | 74.0% (±44.6 points) |
| 2 | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 66.6% (±17.0 points) |
| 3 | Coopersburg | 63.6% (±16.1 points) |
| 4 | Allentown | 60.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Catasauqua | 57.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 6 | Alburtis | 56.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 7 | Emmaus | 55.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 8 | Coplay | 55.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 9 | Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 54.9% (±13.0 points) |
Showing 9 of 24 places in Lehigh 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 Coopersburg
Are renters in Coopersburg rent-burdened?
63.6% of renting households in Coopersburg 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 Coopersburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Coopersburg, PA spends 34.5% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coopersburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coopersburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coopersburg borough, 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 Coopersburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:16056, 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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