How many renters in Limerick Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.1% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Limerick Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.1% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.8% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±8.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Limerick Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Limerick Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.4% (±7.2 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.6% (±10.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±9.2 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±10.5 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±4.9 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.8% (±10.8 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.
Limerick Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Limerick Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.1% (±11.9 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.8% (±10.8 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±8.9 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,333 (±$44,279) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,846 (±$150) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Limerick Township, 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, Limerick Township ranks 21 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 687 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 Limerick Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick Township | — | 52.1% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Sanatoga | 3.2 mi | 62.9% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royersford | 3.2 mi | 43.4% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Pottsgrove Township | 3.5 mi | 61.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perkiomen Township | 3.6 mi | 33.3% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trappe | 3.8 mi | 62.2% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring City | 3.9 mi | 27.7% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Schwenksville | 4.0 mi | 53.0% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Frederick Township | 4.2 mi | 28.3% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spring City, PA (27.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Souderton | 55.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 16 | Lower Providence Township | 53.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 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) |
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 Limerick Township
Are renters in Limerick Township rent-burdened?
52.1% of renting households in Limerick 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 Limerick Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Limerick Township, PA spends 32.0% (±8.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Limerick township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Limerick township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Limerick township, Montgomery 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 Limerick township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:43312, in state:42 county:091).
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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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