How many renters in Kennett Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.8% (±13.9 points) of renting households in Kennett Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.8% (±13.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.3% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kennett Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Kennett Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.9% (±8.6 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.9% (±9.0 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±14.6 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±6.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±8.3 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±11.1 points) | 38.9% | 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.
Kennett Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Kennett Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.8% (±13.9 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±11.1 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.3% (±6.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $101,633 (±$21,385) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,189 (±$502) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kennett Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chester County (47.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chester County, Kennett Township ranks 39 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1041 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 Kennett Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Township | — | 44.8% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Kennett Square | 1.6 mi | 55.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Marlborough Township | 3.3 mi | 44.9% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsbury Township | 3.4 mi | 48.9% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hockessin | 3.7 mi | 52.3% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Garden Township | 4.3 mi | 59.4% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chadds Ford | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±98.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pocopson Township | 5.0 mi | 100.0% (±104.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale | 5.3 mi | 56.6% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Pennsbury Township | 48.9% (±22.9 points) |
| 34 | West Vincent Township | 47.5% (±23.3 points) |
| 35 | Willistown Township | 47.4% (±20.9 points) |
| 36 | Wallace Township | 46.3% (±41.5 points) |
| 37 | East Whiteland Township | 45.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 38 | East Marlborough Township | 44.9% (±32.0 points) |
| 39 | Kennett Township | 44.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 40 | London Britain Township | 44.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 41 | West Nottingham Township | 42.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 42 | Atglen | 41.9% (±40.0 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Upper Oxford Township | 41.3% (±48.4 points) |
| 43 (tie) | West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 41.3% (±33.8 points) |
| 45 | East Goshen Township | 40.8% (±9.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Chester 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 Kennett Township
Are renters in Kennett Township rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Kennett 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 Kennett Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kennett Township, PA spends 26.3% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett township, Chester 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 Kennett township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:39344, in state:42 county:029).
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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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