How many renters in Guilford Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.4% (±18.2 points) of renting households in Guilford Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.4% (±18.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.9% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±9.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Guilford Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Guilford Township | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.4% (±15.6 points) | 18.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±10.1 points) | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.0% (±5.6 points) | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±7.3 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 24.5% (±15.8 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.9% (±9.0 points) | 29.2% | 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.
Guilford Township against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Guilford Township | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.4% (±18.2 points) | 40.7% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.9% (±9.0 points) | 29.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±9.9 points) | 26.3% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,121 (±$10,134) | $50,164 (±$2,750) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,268 (±$112) | $1,093 (±$32) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Guilford Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (40.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Guilford Township ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 974 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 Guilford Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Township | — | 46.4% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Mont Alto | 3.9 mi | 30.1% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chambersburg | 4.3 mi | 44.5% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (Franklin County) | 5.2 mi | 30.7% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township | 5.8 mi | 54.5% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antrim Township | 5.9 mi | 27.4% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scotland | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 8.0 mi | 37.6% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waynesboro | 9.2 mi | 43.3% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scotland, PA (0.0%).
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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peters Township (Franklin County) | 89.9% (±38.7 points) |
| 2 | Quincy Township | 54.5% (±23.9 points) |
| 3 | Washington Township (Franklin County) | 50.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 4 | St. Thomas Township | 48.4% (±33.0 points) |
| 5 | Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 47.4% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Guilford Township | 46.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Chambersburg | 44.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Waynesboro | 43.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 | Orrstown | 41.9% (±39.4 points) |
| 10 | Fannett Township | 39.2% (±26.9 points) |
| 11 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 37.6% (±22.9 points) |
| 12 | Lurgan Township | 36.5% (±18.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Franklin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Guilford Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fayetteville, Guilford.
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 Guilford Township
Are renters in Guilford Township rent-burdened?
46.4% of renting households in Guilford 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 Guilford Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Guilford Township, PA spends 27.8% (±9.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guilford township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guilford township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guilford township, Franklin 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 Guilford township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:31720, in state:42 county:055).
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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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