What is the median household income in London Grove Township, PA?
The median household income in London Grove Township, PA is $175,558 (±$19,783) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,393 a month would take about $55,700 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In London Grove Township, the median household income went from $111,957 in 2015–2019 to $175,558 in 2020–2024 (+56.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $175,558 (±$19,783)
- Median renter income
- $42,885 (±$9,203)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $55,700
Income in London Grove Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| London Grove Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $175,558 (±$19,783) | $127,208 (±$2,511) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $42,885 (±$9,203) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $180,575 (±$21,624) | $152,573 (±$2,451) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,393 (±$601) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In London Grove Township, median household income is higher than in Chester County ($127,208).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($77,971).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Chester County, London Grove Township ranks 12 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 28 of 2,545.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in London Grove Township
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,393 a month ($16,716 a year) needs an income of about $55,700 a year.
The median renting household in London Grove Township earns $42,885 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,957 (±$23,193) | $175,558 (±$19,783) | +56.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $982 (±$253) | $1,393 (±$601) | +41.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $348,500 (±$11,509) | $469,700 (±$29,256) | +34.8% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near London Grove Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Grove Township | — | $175,558 (±$19,783) | — |
| West Grove | 1.0 mi | $92,697 (±$12,105) | Lower |
| Avondale | 1.8 mi | $78,681 (±$26,702) | Lower |
| Penn Township (Chester County) | 3.2 mi | $136,250 (±$25,131) | Lower |
| New Garden Township | 3.4 mi | $120,550 (±$16,204) | Lower |
| West Marlborough Township | 4.0 mi | $73,438 (±$31,231) | Lower |
| Londonderry Township (Chester County) | 4.7 mi | $122,841 (±$19,928) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Chester County) | 4.9 mi | $144,403 (±$22,131) | Lower |
| New London Township | 5.5 mi | $165,313 (±$19,416) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Grove, PA ($92,697), Avondale, PA ($78,681), Penn Township (Chester County), PA ($136,250).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Charlestown Township | $202,188 (±$52,381) |
| 7 | London Britain Township | $194,531 (±$30,843) |
| 8 | Upper Uwchlan Township | $190,691 (±$19,245) |
| 9 | Willistown Township | $187,466 (±$16,017) |
| 10 | Wallace Township | $182,500 (±$25,035) |
| 11 | East Brandywine Township | $180,714 (±$45,926) |
| 12 | London Grove Township | $175,558 (±$19,783) |
| 13 | Thornbury Township (Chester County) | $172,070 (±$24,731) |
| 14 | Schuylkill Township (Chester County) | $171,786 (±$28,510) |
| 15 | Pennsbury Township | $167,727 (±$17,026) |
| 16 | New London Township | $165,313 (±$19,416) |
| 17 | Tredyffrin Township | $162,194 (±$11,811) |
| 18 | West Bradford Township | $160,514 (±$13,776) |
Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about London Grove Township
What is the median household income in London Grove Township?
The median household income in London Grove Township is $175,558 (±$19,783) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in London Grove Township?
About $55,700 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,393 a month.
Have incomes in London Grove Township kept up with inflation?
In London Grove Township, the median household income went from $111,957 in 2015–2019 to $175,558 in 2020–2024 (+56.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in London Grove Township?
The median renting household in London Grove Township, PA earns $42,885 (±$9,203) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London Grove township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London Grove township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London Grove township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London Grove township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London Grove township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London Grove township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 London Grove township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:44480, in state:42 county:029).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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