How many renters in Glenside, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.7% (±16.7 points) of renting households in Glenside, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.7% (±16.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.3% (±15.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.8% (±18.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Glenside
| Share of income spent on rent | Glenside | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.1% (±6.3 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±9.1 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.1% (±13.2 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±6.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.3% (±15.5 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.
Glenside against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Glenside | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.7% (±16.7 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.3% (±15.5 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.8% (±18.0 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,735 (±$5,287) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,431 (±$270) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Glenside, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Glenside ranks 8 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 82 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 Glenside
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside | — | 62.7% (±16.7 points) | — |
| Wyncote | 0.9 mi | 53.9% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jenkintown | 1.3 mi | 48.1% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oreland | 1.7 mi | 45.7% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Township | 1.9 mi | 53.0% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roslyn | 2.1 mi | 34.9% (±16.0 points) | Lower |
| Elkins Park | 2.2 mi | 68.7% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyndmoor | 2.5 mi | 42.3% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKinley | 2.6 mi | 38.1% (±70.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roslyn, PA (34.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Spring House | 78.9% (±18.9 points) |
| 3 | Montgomeryville | 75.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 | Elkins Park | 68.7% (±19.5 points) |
| 5 | Rosemont | 64.9% (±15.3 points) |
| 6 | Cheltenham Village | 63.3% (±40.6 points) |
| 7 | Sanatoga | 62.9% (±15.2 points) |
| 8 | Glenside | 62.7% (±16.7 points) |
| 9 | Fort Washington | 61.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 10 | Flourtown | 59.6% (±27.5 points) |
| 11 | Trooper | 59.3% (±36.8 points) |
| 12 | Skippack | 57.9% (±45.6 points) |
| 13 | Bryn Mawr | 56.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Eagleville | 53.9% (±18.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Glenside is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Abington 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 Glenside
Are renters in Glenside rent-burdened?
62.7% of renting households in Glenside 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 Glenside spend on rent?
The median renting household in Glenside, PA spends 38.8% (±18.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenside CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenside CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenside 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 Glenside CDP, Pennsylvania (place:29808, 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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