How many renters in Drexel Hill, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±7.8 points) of renting households in Drexel Hill, 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 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±7.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Drexel Hill
| Share of income spent on rent | Drexel Hill | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.5% (±3.1 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±3.4 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.4% (±6.7 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±4.1 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±3.8 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±6.8 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.
Drexel Hill against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Drexel Hill | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±7.8 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±6.8 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±2.7 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,476 (±$7,819) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,357 (±$41) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Drexel Hill, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Delaware County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Drexel Hill ranks 9 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 175 of 378.
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 Drexel Hill
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel Hill | — | 46.5% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Clifton Heights | 1.4 mi | 39.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lansdowne | 1.6 mi | 59.9% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aldan | 2.0 mi | 50.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 2.3 mi | 35.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Lansdowne | 2.3 mi | 96.4% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Haverford Township | 2.7 mi | 47.7% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collingdale | 2.8 mi | 45.1% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morton | 2.9 mi | 57.4% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Lansdowne, PA (96.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Boothwyn | 60.5% (±21.7 points) |
| 4 | St. Davids | 59.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 | Folsom | 54.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Village Green-Green Ridge | 53.0% (±26.8 points) |
| 7 | Wayne | 49.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 8 | Broomall | 49.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 9 | Drexel Hill | 46.5% (±7.8 points) |
| 10 | Linwood | 38.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 11 | Haverford College | 0.0% (±50.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Drexel Hill is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Upper Darby Township, whose figures include it.
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 Drexel Hill
Are renters in Drexel Hill rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill spend on rent?
The median renting household in Drexel Hill, PA spends 28.6% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drexel Hill CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drexel Hill CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drexel Hill CDP, 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 Drexel Hill CDP, Pennsylvania (place:19920, 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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