How many renters in Edgmont Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.7% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Edgmont Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.7% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.3% (±14.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.3% (±18.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edgmont Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Edgmont Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±8.9 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±7.7 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±14.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±9.5 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.4% (±4.8 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.3% (±14.7 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.
Edgmont Township against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Edgmont Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.7% (±15.5 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.3% (±14.7 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.3% (±18.0 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $111,563 (±$20,378) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,756 (±$482) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Edgmont Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Edgmont Township ranks 22 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 526 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 Edgmont Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgmont Township | — | 55.7% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Lima | 2.4 mi | 90.3% (±12.8 points) | Higher |
| Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 3.2 mi | 75.6% (±10.6 points) | Higher |
| Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 3.4 mi | 36.4% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 3.6 mi | 12.0% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| Chester Heights | 3.9 mi | 60.5% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 4.0 mi | 55.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willistown Township | 4.0 mi | 47.4% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Media | 4.5 mi | 30.3% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Upper Providence Township (Delaware County), PA (36.4%), Thornbury Township (Delaware County), PA (12.0%), Media, PA (30.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lima, PA (90.3%), Middletown Township (Delaware County), PA (75.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Tinicum Township (Delaware County) | 59.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 17 | Darby Township | 59.4% (±18.4 points) |
| 18 | Colwyn | 58.7% (±20.8 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Glenolden | 58.6% (±18.9 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Norwood | 58.6% (±17.6 points) |
| 21 | Morton | 57.4% (±16.7 points) |
| 22 | Edgmont Township | 55.7% (±15.5 points) |
| 23 | Radnor Township | 55.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 24 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 55.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 25 | Marcus Hook | 55.0% (±22.2 points) |
| 26 | Yeadon | 54.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 27 | Folcroft | 54.6% (±20.9 points) |
| 28 | Upper Darby Township | 53.0% (±5.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Edgmont Township
Are renters in Edgmont Township rent-burdened?
55.7% of renting households in Edgmont 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 Edgmont Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edgmont Township, PA spends 37.3% (±18.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgmont township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgmont township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgmont township, Delaware 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 Edgmont township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:22584, in state:42 county:045).
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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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