How many renters in Lititz, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.7% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Lititz, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.7% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.2% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±5.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lititz
| Share of income spent on rent | Lititz | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±8.6 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±4.9 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.7% (±8.9 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±5.8 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±4.9 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.2% (±10.8 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Lititz against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Lititz | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.7% (±11.9 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.2% (±10.8 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±5.0 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,453 (±$14,113) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,364 (±$352) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lititz, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Lititz ranks 22 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 903 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 Lititz
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lititz | — | 47.7% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | 1.2 mi | 52.3% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rothsville | 3.0 mi | 66.6% (±37.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Petersburg | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±26.2 points) | Lower |
| Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | 4.4 mi | 46.8% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 4.5 mi | 39.7% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penryn | 4.5 mi | 11.5% (±32.1 points) | Lower |
| Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | 4.7 mi | 33.8% (±31.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manheim | 4.9 mi | 59.2% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Petersburg, PA (0.0%), Penryn, PA (11.5%).
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Earl Township (Lancaster County) | 51.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Millersville | 51.3% (±15.9 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Manor Township (Lancaster County) | 51.3% (±13.7 points) |
| 19 | Conoy Township | 50.3% (±28.6 points) |
| 20 | East Donegal Township | 48.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 21 | East Hempfield Township | 48.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 22 | Lititz | 47.7% (±11.9 points) |
| 23 | Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | 46.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 24 | Lancaster | 46.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 25 | Akron | 45.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 26 | East Lampeter Township | 43.6% (±10.4 points) |
| 27 | Conestoga Township | 43.3% (±43.5 points) |
| 28 | Salisbury Township (Lancaster County) | 42.4% (±14.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Lititz
Are renters in Lititz rent-burdened?
47.7% of renting households in Lititz 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 Lititz spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lititz, PA spends 29.1% (±5.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lititz borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lititz borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lititz 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 Lititz borough, Pennsylvania (place:43816, 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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