How many renters in Lansdale, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.7% (±8.6 points) of renting households in Lansdale, 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 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.7% (±8.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lansdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Lansdale | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.9% (±3.4 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.8% (±5.1 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±4.7 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±2.8 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.7% (±5.4 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±6.7 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.
Lansdale against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Lansdale | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.7% (±8.6 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±6.7 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±2.4 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,866 (±$8,756) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,470 (±$84) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lansdale, 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, Lansdale ranks 23 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 703 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 Lansdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale | — | 51.7% (±8.6 points) | — |
| North Wales | 2.1 mi | 42.9% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomeryville | 2.2 mi | 75.0% (±14.4 points) | Higher |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | 2.4 mi | 64.7% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | 2.5 mi | 44.1% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield Township | 2.5 mi | 58.6% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield | 2.6 mi | 41.5% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towamencin Township | 3.0 mi | 44.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kulpsville | 3.1 mi | 45.7% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Montgomeryville, PA (75.0%).
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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Green Lane | 53.2% (±38.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Schwenksville | 53.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Cheltenham Township | 53.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Bridgeport | 52.6% (±18.1 points) |
| 21 | Limerick Township | 52.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Upper Dublin Township | 51.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 23 | Lansdale | 51.7% (±8.6 points) |
| 24 | Ambler | 50.4% (±14.8 points) |
| 25 | Whitpain Township | 50.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 26 | Lower Merion Township | 50.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 27 | Abington Township | 49.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 28 | Red Hill | 49.8% (±17.1 points) |
| 29 | Jenkintown | 48.1% (±16.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Lansdale
Are renters in Lansdale rent-burdened?
51.7% of renting households in Lansdale 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 Lansdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lansdale, PA spends 30.5% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansdale borough, 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 Lansdale borough, Pennsylvania (place:41432, 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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