How many renters in Cumru Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.1% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Cumru Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.1% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cumru Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Cumru Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±7.8 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±6.3 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.7% (±10.4 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±7.6 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±5.1 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±11.3 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Cumru Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Cumru Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.1% (±12.4 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±11.3 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±3.6 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,866 (±$14,814) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,297 (±$67) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cumru Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berks County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berks County, Cumru Township ranks 36 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1175 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 Cumru Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumru Township | — | 42.1% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Mohnton | 1.8 mi | 41.4% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shillington | 2.1 mi | 38.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenhorst | 2.4 mi | 16.0% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Lincoln Park | 3.3 mi | 81.7% (±27.8 points) | Higher |
| Brecknock Township (Berks County) | 3.4 mi | 17.3% (±16.2 points) | Lower |
| West Wyomissing | 3.9 mi | 61.8% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Reading | 4.2 mi | 54.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyomissing | 4.2 mi | 46.8% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenhorst, PA (16.0%), Brecknock Township (Berks County), PA (17.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincoln Park, PA (81.7%).
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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Lyons | 48.2% (±41.8 points) |
| 31 | Tulpehocken Township | 47.7% (±21.0 points) |
| 32 | Bern Township | 47.6% (±23.2 points) |
| 33 | Muhlenberg Township | 47.3% (±14.4 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Wyomissing | 46.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Lower Alsace Township | 46.8% (±23.1 points) |
| 36 | Cumru Township | 42.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Bechtelsville | 41.6% (±14.2 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Colebrookdale Township | 41.6% (±33.9 points) |
| 39 | Mohnton | 41.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 40 | Richmond Township (Berks County) | 41.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 41 | Centerport | 40.7% (±39.6 points) |
| 42 | South Heidelberg Township | 39.4% (±35.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Cumru Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Flying Hills, Grill.
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 Cumru Township
Are renters in Cumru Township rent-burdened?
42.1% of renting households in Cumru 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 Cumru Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cumru Township, PA spends 27.5% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumru township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumru township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumru township, Berks 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 Cumru township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:17720, in state:42 county:011).
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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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