How many renters in Elkins Park, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.7% (±19.5 points) of renting households in Elkins Park, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.7% (±19.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.7% (±17.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.0% (±16.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elkins Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Elkins Park | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±10.2 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.3% (±3.9 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±13.4 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±6.9 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±7.9 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.7% (±17.8 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Elkins Park against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Elkins Park | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.7% (±19.5 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.7% (±17.8 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.0% (±16.7 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,917 (±$32,715) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,606 (±$529) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Elkins Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Elkins Park ranks 4 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 60 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 Elkins Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Park | — | 68.7% (±19.5 points) | — |
| Melrose Park | 0.9 mi | 53.5% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKinley | 1.0 mi | 38.1% (±70.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jenkintown | 1.3 mi | 48.1% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyncote | 1.4 mi | 53.9% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Lane | 1.6 mi | 25.8% (±35.2 points) | Lower |
| Rockledge | 2.0 mi | 40.5% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Village | 2.1 mi | 63.3% (±40.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenside | 2.2 mi | 62.7% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oak Lane, PA (25.8%).
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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evansburg | 89.5% (±35.7 points) |
| 2 | Spring House | 78.9% (±18.9 points) |
| 3 | Montgomeryville | 75.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 | Elkins Park | 68.7% (±19.5 points) |
| 5 | Rosemont | 64.9% (±15.3 points) |
| 6 | Cheltenham Village | 63.3% (±40.6 points) |
| 7 | Sanatoga | 62.9% (±15.2 points) |
| 8 | Glenside | 62.7% (±16.7 points) |
| 9 | Fort Washington | 61.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 10 | Flourtown | 59.6% (±27.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Elkins Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Cheltenham 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 Elkins Park
Are renters in Elkins Park rent-burdened?
68.7% of renting households in Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elkins Park, PA spends 40.0% (±16.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins Park CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins Park CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park CDP, Pennsylvania (place:23128, 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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