How many renters in Emmaus, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.6% (±12.1 points) of renting households in Emmaus, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.6% (±12.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.5% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±8.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Emmaus
| Share of income spent on rent | Emmaus | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.2% (±5.2 points) | 10.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±9.1 points) | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±5.4 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±6.6 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±3.6 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.5% (±11.5 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Emmaus against Lehigh County, its state and the nation
| Emmaus | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.6% (±12.1 points) | 54.9% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.5% (±11.5 points) | 44.9% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±8.9 points) | 32.5% (±1.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,981 (±$14,000) | $48,020 (±$2,208) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,389 (±$89) | $1,383 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Emmaus, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lehigh County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lehigh County, Emmaus ranks 7 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 528 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 Emmaus
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus | — | 55.6% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Dorneyville | 3.1 mi | 24.3% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Milford Township | 3.1 mi | 39.9% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macungie | 3.2 mi | 52.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wescosville | 3.3 mi | 27.4% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Macungie Township | 3.7 mi | 30.9% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Allentown | 4.2 mi | 60.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cetronia | 4.2 mi | 42.1% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ancient Oaks | 4.6 mi | 43.3% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lower Macungie Township, PA (30.9%).
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 Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Milford Township | 74.0% (±44.6 points) |
| 2 | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 66.6% (±17.0 points) |
| 3 | Coopersburg | 63.6% (±16.1 points) |
| 4 | Allentown | 60.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Catasauqua | 57.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 6 | Alburtis | 56.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 7 | Emmaus | 55.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 8 | Coplay | 55.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 9 | Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 54.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 10 | Macungie | 52.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 11 | Whitehall Township | 52.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Fountain Hill | 50.2% (±18.7 points) |
| 13 | Slatington | 48.1% (±16.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Lehigh 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 Emmaus
Are renters in Emmaus rent-burdened?
55.6% of renting households in Emmaus 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 Emmaus spend on rent?
The median renting household in Emmaus, PA spends 35.4% (±8.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmaus borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmaus borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmaus borough, 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 Emmaus borough, Pennsylvania (place:23584, 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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