How many renters in Kutztown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.9% (±18.3 points) of renting households in Kutztown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.9% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.7% (±14.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kutztown
| Share of income spent on rent | Kutztown | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.8% (±6.9 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±13.6 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.1% (±6.7 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±5.9 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.2% (±10.8 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.7% (±14.8 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Kutztown against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Kutztown | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.9% (±18.3 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.7% (±14.8 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±4.7 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,183 (±$15,705) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,106 (±$164) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kutztown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berks County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berks County, Kutztown ranks 13 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 413 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 Kutztown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutztown | — | 58.9% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Kutztown University | 0.8 mi | 100.0% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maxatawny Township | 1.7 mi | 60.1% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons | 3.0 mi | 48.2% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Berks County) | 3.8 mi | 41.0% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwich Township | 3.9 mi | 68.1% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Topton | 4.1 mi | 31.0% (±19.0 points) | Lower |
| Fleetwood | 5.0 mi | 36.2% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland Township (Berks County) | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±93.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Topton, PA (31.0%).
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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | North Heidelberg Township | 62.0% (±46.6 points) |
| 8 | Exeter Township (Berks County) | 60.7% (±14.3 points) |
| 9 | Reading | 60.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Wernersville | 60.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Maxatawny Township | 60.1% (±19.3 points) |
| 12 | Maidencreek Township | 59.2% (±34.6 points) |
| 13 | Kutztown | 58.9% (±18.3 points) |
| 14 | Douglass Township (Berks County) | 58.1% (±45.1 points) |
| 15 | District Township | 58.0% (±28.1 points) |
| 16 | Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | 56.5% (±27.2 points) |
| 17 | Boyertown | 55.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 18 | Jefferson Township (Berks County) | 55.6% (±64.3 points) |
| 19 | Lenhartsville | 54.5% (±58.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Kutztown
Are renters in Kutztown rent-burdened?
58.9% of renting households in Kutztown 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 Kutztown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kutztown, PA spends 32.9% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kutztown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kutztown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kutztown borough, Pennsylvania
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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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