How many renters in Lansdowne, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.9% (±15.7 points) of renting households in Lansdowne, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.9% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.5% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.7% (±8.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lansdowne
| Share of income spent on rent | Lansdowne | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.6% (±3.2 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±4.4 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.0% (±6.9 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.5% (±9.0 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.4% (±10.3 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.5% (±11.8 points) | 45.9% | 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.
Lansdowne against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Lansdowne | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.9% (±15.7 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.5% (±11.8 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.7% (±8.8 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,798 (±$9,414) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,304 (±$60) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lansdowne, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Lansdowne ranks 15 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 385 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 Lansdowne
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne | — | 59.9% (±15.7 points) | — |
| East Lansdowne | 0.8 mi | 96.4% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Upper Darby Township | 0.9 mi | 53.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Heights | 1.3 mi | 39.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yeadon | 1.4 mi | 54.8% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aldan | 1.4 mi | 50.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darby | 1.6 mi | 61.8% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drexel Hill | 1.6 mi | 46.5% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collingdale | 1.8 mi | 45.1% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Lansdowne, PA (96.4%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Bethel Township (Delaware County) | 67.7% (±58.0 points) |
| 10 | Prospect Park | 65.6% (±18.0 points) |
| 11 | Chester | 64.6% (±7.4 points) |
| 12 | Darby | 61.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Chester Heights | 60.5% (±20.2 points) |
| 14 | Ridley Township | 60.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 15 | Lansdowne | 59.9% (±15.7 points) |
| 16 | Tinicum Township (Delaware County) | 59.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 17 | Darby Township | 59.4% (±18.4 points) |
| 18 | Colwyn | 58.7% (±20.8 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Glenolden | 58.6% (±18.9 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Norwood | 58.6% (±17.6 points) |
| 21 | Morton | 57.4% (±16.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Lansdowne
Are renters in Lansdowne rent-burdened?
59.9% of renting households in Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lansdowne, PA spends 34.7% (±8.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansdowne borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansdowne borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne borough, Pennsylvania (place:41440, 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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