How many renters in Folsom, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.0% (±24.0 points) of renting households in Folsom, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.0% (±24.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.1% (±17.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Folsom
| Share of income spent on rent | Folsom | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±8.3 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±11.1 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.1% (±5.0 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.3% (±11.2 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 25.9% (±16.2 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.1% (±17.7 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.
Folsom against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Folsom | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.0% (±24.0 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.1% (±17.7 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±3.4 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,955 (±$18,957) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,540 (±$231) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Folsom, 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, Folsom ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 127 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 Folsom
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom | — | 54.0% (±24.0 points) | — |
| Rutledge | 0.6 mi | 4.9% (±47.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridley Park | 1.0 mi | 42.4% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Park | 1.2 mi | 65.6% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swarthmore | 1.3 mi | 32.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morton | 1.3 mi | 57.4% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlyn | 1.3 mi | 68.9% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood | 1.8 mi | 58.6% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nether Providence Township | 2.0 mi | 75.9% (±14.1 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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima | 90.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 2 | Woodlyn | 68.9% (±24.0 points) |
| 3 | Boothwyn | 60.5% (±21.7 points) |
| 4 | St. Davids | 59.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 | Folsom | 54.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Village Green-Green Ridge | 53.0% (±26.8 points) |
| 7 | Wayne | 49.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 8 | Broomall | 49.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 9 | Drexel Hill | 46.5% (±7.8 points) |
| 10 | Linwood | 38.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 11 | Haverford College | 0.0% (±50.9 points) |
Folsom is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ridley 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 Folsom
Are renters in Folsom rent-burdened?
54.0% of renting households in Folsom 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 Folsom spend on rent?
The median renting household in Folsom, PA spends 30.8% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom 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 Folsom CDP, Pennsylvania (place:26432, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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