How many renters in Franconia Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.0% (±13.1 points) of renting households in Franconia Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.0% (±13.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 66.0% (±12.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Franconia Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Franconia Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.8% (±6.9 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±12.2 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.0% (±5.3 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.9% (±2.4 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±2.4 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 66.0% (±12.9 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.
Franconia Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Franconia Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.0% (±13.1 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 66.0% (±12.9 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,111 (±$17,480) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,897 (±$247) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Franconia Township, 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 higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Franconia Township ranks 4 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 215 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 Franconia Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Township | — | 68.0% (±13.1 points) | — |
| Souderton | 2.0 mi | 55.1% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Telford | 2.2 mi | 46.4% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| Harleysville | 2.4 mi | 50.2% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| Salford Township | 3.1 mi | 22.1% (±40.9 points) | Lower |
| Lower Salford Township | 3.4 mi | 45.5% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Hatfield | 3.7 mi | 41.5% (±18.1 points) | Lower |
| Hatfield Township | 4.1 mi | 58.6% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kulpsville | 4.3 mi | 45.7% (±17.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Telford, PA (46.4%), Harleysville, PA (50.2%), Salford Township, PA (22.1%).
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 | Skippack Township | 72.2% (±30.5 points) |
| 2 | Worcester Township | 71.3% (±28.3 points) |
| 3 | Upper Frederick Township | 68.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 4 | Franconia Township | 68.0% (±13.1 points) |
| 5 | Lower Gwynedd Township | 65.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 6 | Upper Gwynedd Township | 64.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 7 | Trappe | 62.2% (±33.6 points) |
| 8 | Lower Pottsgrove Township | 61.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 9 | Pottstown | 59.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 10 | Hatfield Township | 58.6% (±11.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Franconia Township
Are renters in Franconia Township rent-burdened?
68.0% of renting households in Franconia 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 Franconia Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Franconia Township, PA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franconia township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franconia township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franconia township, Montgomery County, 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 Franconia township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:27280, in state:42 county:091).
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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 last updated on .
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