How many renters in East Goshen Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.8% (±9.1 points) of renting households in East Goshen Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.8% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Goshen Township
| Share of income spent on rent | East Goshen Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±8.2 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.3% (±4.4 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.3% (±7.9 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.0% (±4.7 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±4.3 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±8.0 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.
East Goshen Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| East Goshen Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.8% (±9.1 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±8.0 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±3.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,969 (±$10,156) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,785 (±$45) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Goshen Township, 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, East Goshen Township ranks 45 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1243 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 East Goshen Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Goshen Township | — | 40.8% (±9.1 points) | — |
| West Goshen Township | 2.8 mi | 62.6% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
| Willistown Township | 2.8 mi | 47.4% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frazer | 2.8 mi | 34.7% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Malvern | 3.2 mi | 36.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Whiteland Township | 3.5 mi | 45.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Chester | 3.8 mi | 53.5% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
| Westtown Township | 3.9 mi | 58.2% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Whiteland Township | 4.0 mi | 31.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Goshen Township, PA (62.6%), West Chester, PA (53.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Kennett Township | 44.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 40 | London Britain Township | 44.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 41 | West Nottingham Township | 42.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 42 | Atglen | 41.9% (±40.0 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Upper Oxford Township | 41.3% (±48.4 points) |
| 43 (tie) | West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 41.3% (±33.8 points) |
| 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) |
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 East Goshen Township
Are renters in East Goshen Township rent-burdened?
40.8% of renting households in East Goshen 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 East Goshen Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Goshen Township, PA spends 26.5% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Goshen township, Chester 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 East Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:21192, in state:42 county:029).
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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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