How many renters in Horsham, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.3% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Horsham, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.3% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.5% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Horsham
| Share of income spent on rent | Horsham | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±6.3 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.4% (±5.6 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.7% (±7.1 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.7% (±12.5 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±5.4 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.5% (±10.6 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.
Horsham against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Horsham | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.3% (±11.9 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.5% (±10.6 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,164 (±$18,150) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,446 (±$111) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Horsham, 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, Horsham ranks 26 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 190 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 Horsham
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham | — | 43.3% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Hatboro | 1.8 mi | 39.8% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Glen | 2.2 mi | 13.8% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
| Upper Moreland Township | 2.5 mi | 47.9% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Grove | 2.7 mi | 46.4% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warminster Heights | 2.9 mi | 36.6% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warminster Township | 3.0 mi | 50.3% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Dublin Township | 3.1 mi | 51.8% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roslyn | 3.6 mi | 34.9% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maple Glen, PA (13.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Bala Cynwyd | 48.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 21 | Plymouth Meeting | 47.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Willow Grove | 46.4% (±9.8 points) |
| 23 | Ardmore | 46.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Kulpsville | 45.7% (±17.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Oreland | 45.7% (±28.6 points) |
| 26 | Horsham | 43.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 27 | Wyndmoor | 42.3% (±29.6 points) |
| 28 | Pottsgrove | 40.6% (±48.2 points) |
| 29 | King of Prussia | 39.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 30 (tie) | McKinley | 38.1% (±70.4 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Wynnewood | 38.1% (±14.5 points) |
| 32 | Stowe | 36.7% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Horsham is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Horsham 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 Horsham
Are renters in Horsham rent-burdened?
43.3% of renting households in Horsham 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 Horsham spend on rent?
The median renting household in Horsham, PA spends 28.6% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horsham CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horsham CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horsham 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 Horsham CDP, Pennsylvania (place:35800, 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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