How many renters in Downingtown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.5% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Downingtown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.5% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.4% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.1% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Downingtown
| Share of income spent on rent | Downingtown | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±7.8 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.0% (±8.3 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.3% (±13.9 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.4% (±5.8 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±4.9 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.4% (±11.5 points) | 38.9% | 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.
Downingtown against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Downingtown | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.5% (±12.5 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.4% (±11.5 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.1% (±4.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,121 (±$34,151) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,518 (±$133) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Downingtown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chester County (47.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chester County, Downingtown ranks 51 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1367 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 Downingtown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown | — | 38.5% (±12.5 points) | — |
| East Caln Township | 1.3 mi | 53.4% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thorndale | 2.7 mi | 66.6% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caln Township | 3.2 mi | 52.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Brandywine Township | 3.2 mi | 18.6% (±48.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Bradford Township | 3.5 mi | 50.0% (±40.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uwchlan Township | 3.5 mi | 49.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagleview | 3.7 mi | 50.5% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exton | 4.0 mi | 30.5% (±8.7 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 Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | East Goshen Township | 40.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 46 | Phoenixville | 40.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 47 | Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 40.2% (±18.4 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Penn Township (Chester County) | 39.4% (±16.3 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Tredyffrin Township | 39.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 50 | West Brandywine Township | 39.2% (±42.8 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Downingtown | 38.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 51 (tie) | North Coventry Township | 38.5% (±16.2 points) |
| 53 | Honey Brook | 38.1% (±16.8 points) |
| 54 | Malvern | 36.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 55 | West Caln Township | 33.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 56 | South Coventry Township | 32.8% (±30.3 points) |
| 57 | East Nantmeal Township | 31.9% (±50.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Chester 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 Downingtown
Are renters in Downingtown rent-burdened?
38.5% of renting households in Downingtown 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 Downingtown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Downingtown, PA spends 24.1% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downingtown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downingtown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downingtown borough, Pennsylvania
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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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