How many renters in Exton, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.5% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Exton, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.5% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.1% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.4% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Exton
| Share of income spent on rent | Exton | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±5.6 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±4.2 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 32.9% (±12.6 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.7% (±7.8 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±4.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.1% (±7.3 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.
Exton against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Exton | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.5% (±8.7 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.1% (±7.3 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.4% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $102,434 (±$15,713) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,202 (±$88) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Exton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Chester County (47.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chester County, Exton ranks 12 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 258 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 Exton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exton | — | 30.5% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Lionville | 1.8 mi | 49.2% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uwchlan Township | 2.4 mi | 49.3% (±13.4 points) | Higher |
| East Caln Township | 2.6 mi | 53.4% (±17.5 points) | Higher |
| Eagleview | 3.2 mi | 50.5% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
| Downingtown | 4.0 mi | 38.5% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Pikeland Township | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frazer | 4.1 mi | 34.7% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Goshen Township | 4.3 mi | 62.6% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Uwchlan Township, PA (49.3%), East Caln Township, PA (53.4%), Eagleview, PA (50.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Eagleview | 50.5% (±15.2 points) |
| 7 | Lionville | 49.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 8 | South Pottstown | 43.3% (±25.1 points) |
| 9 | Kenilworth | 37.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 10 | Frazer | 34.7% (±15.7 points) |
| 11 | Caln | 34.5% (±38.1 points) |
| 12 | Exton | 30.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 13 | Chesterbrook | 28.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 14 | Nottingham | 20.0% (±20.7 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Chadds Ford | 0.0% (±98.9 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Devon | 0.0% (±75.4 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Westwood (Chester County) | 0.0% (±116.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Exton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside West Whiteland 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 Exton
Are renters in Exton rent-burdened?
30.5% of renting households in Exton 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 Exton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Exton, PA spends 24.4% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Exton CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Exton CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Exton 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 Exton CDP, Pennsylvania (place:24440, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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