How many renters in Longswamp Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.8% (±25.9 points) of renting households in Longswamp Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.8% (±25.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.7% (±21.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.5% (±8.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Longswamp Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Longswamp Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.9% (±5.6 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±17.2 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±9.8 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±14.5 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.7% (±21.5 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Longswamp Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Longswamp Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.8% (±25.9 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.7% (±21.5 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.5% (±8.9 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,402 (±$10,219) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $880 (±$248) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Longswamp Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berks County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berks County, Longswamp Township ranks 5 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 283 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 Longswamp Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longswamp Township | — | 63.8% (±25.9 points) | — |
| Topton | 2.3 mi | 31.0% (±19.0 points) | Lower |
| Alburtis | 3.4 mi | 56.0% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Breinigsville | 3.5 mi | 76.3% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| District Township | 4.0 mi | 58.0% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ancient Oaks | 5.0 mi | 43.3% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maxatawny Township | 5.0 mi | 60.1% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons | 5.2 mi | 48.2% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland Township (Berks County) | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±93.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Topton, PA (31.0%).
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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Heidelberg Township | 91.5% (±69.9 points) |
| 2 | Albany Township (Berks County) | 70.1% (±22.9 points) |
| 3 | Greenwich Township | 68.1% (±35.6 points) |
| 4 | Birdsboro | 65.4% (±25.7 points) |
| 5 | Longswamp Township | 63.8% (±25.9 points) |
| 6 | Laureldale | 63.0% (±25.5 points) |
| 7 | North Heidelberg Township | 62.0% (±46.6 points) |
| 8 | Exeter Township (Berks County) | 60.7% (±14.3 points) |
| 9 | Reading | 60.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Wernersville | 60.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Maxatawny Township | 60.1% (±19.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 72 places in Berks 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 Longswamp Township
Are renters in Longswamp Township rent-burdened?
63.8% of renting households in Longswamp 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 Longswamp Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Longswamp Township, PA spends 35.5% (±8.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Longswamp township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Longswamp township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Longswamp township, Berks 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 Longswamp township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:44584, in state:42 county:011).
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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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