How many renters in Ephrata Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.3% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Ephrata Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.3% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.8% (±16.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ephrata Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Ephrata Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.4% (±6.3 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.4% (±10.2 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.5% (±4.7 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 29.4% (±25.7 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±3.0 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.8% (±16.3 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Ephrata Township against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Ephrata Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.3% (±16.6 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.8% (±16.3 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±2.5 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,910 (±$17,703) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,511 (±$176) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ephrata Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Ephrata Township ranks 37 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1384 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 Ephrata Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Township | — | 38.3% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Ephrata | 2.7 mi | 39.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Earl Township | 3.4 mi | 35.6% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reamstown | 3.5 mi | 42.1% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 3.7 mi | 45.7% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Earl Township (Lancaster County) | 4.1 mi | 51.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Cocalico Township | 4.5 mi | 42.2% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Terre Hill | 4.5 mi | 59.7% (±33.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Holland | 4.9 mi | 56.7% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 39.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Eden Township | 39.3% (±22.9 points) |
| 32 (tie) | West Hempfield Township | 39.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 34 | Ephrata | 39.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 35 | Rapho Township | 38.9% (±15.6 points) |
| 36 | Clay Township (Lancaster County) | 38.6% (±27.5 points) |
| 37 | Ephrata Township | 38.3% (±16.6 points) |
| 38 | Adamstown | 38.2% (±32.7 points) |
| 39 | West Cocalico Township | 37.0% (±34.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Christiana | 36.0% (±17.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Strasburg | 36.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 42 | West Earl Township | 35.6% (±15.7 points) |
| 43 | Fulton Township | 34.8% (±22.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Ephrata Township
Are renters in Ephrata Township rent-burdened?
38.3% of renting households in Ephrata 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 Ephrata Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ephrata Township, PA spends 28.0% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ephrata township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ephrata township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ephrata township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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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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