How many renters in Gilbertsville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.1% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Gilbertsville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 21.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.1% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.2% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 21.2% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gilbertsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Gilbertsville | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.6% (±15.2 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.2% (±14.0 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±19.1 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±8.0 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±8.0 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.2% (±12.7 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.
Gilbertsville against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Gilbertsville | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.1% (±15.0 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.2% (±12.7 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 21.2% (±5.4 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,159 (±$10,113) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,171 (±$83) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Gilbertsville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Gilbertsville ranks 36 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 250 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 Gilbertsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertsville | — | 32.1% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Boyertown | 1.6 mi | 55.7% (±16.6 points) | Higher |
| New Berlinville | 2.0 mi | 100.0% (±126.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Hanover Township | 2.5 mi | 20.0% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colebrookdale Township | 2.8 mi | 41.6% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Pottsgrove Township | 3.1 mi | 22.6% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halfway House | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±25.7 points) | Lower |
| Bechtelsville | 3.5 mi | 41.6% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pottsgrove | 4.1 mi | 40.6% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Halfway House, PA (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boyertown, PA (55.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 (tie) | McKinley | 38.1% (±70.4 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Wynnewood | 38.1% (±14.5 points) |
| 32 | Stowe | 36.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 33 | Merion Station | 35.1% (±27.7 points) |
| 34 | Roslyn | 34.9% (±16.0 points) |
| 35 | Swedeland | 33.3% (±30.5 points) |
| 36 | Gilbertsville | 32.1% (±15.0 points) |
| 37 | Spring Mount | 31.4% (±33.1 points) |
| 38 | Blue Bell | 28.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 39 | Oak Lane | 25.8% (±35.2 points) |
| 40 | Penn Wynne | 19.7% (±23.5 points) |
| 41 | Maple Glen | 13.8% (±14.3 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Halfway House | 0.0% (±25.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gilbertsville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Douglass Township (Montgomery County), 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 Gilbertsville
Are renters in Gilbertsville rent-burdened?
32.1% of renting households in Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gilbertsville, PA spends 21.2% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbertsville CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbertsville CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville CDP, Pennsylvania (place:29096, 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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