How many renters in Manheim, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.2% (±18.9 points) of renting households in Manheim, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.2% (±18.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.1% (±17.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.3% (±9.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Manheim
| Share of income spent on rent | Manheim | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.1% (±7.2 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±9.8 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.9% (±11.5 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.8% (±7.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±6.9 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.1% (±17.6 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.
Manheim against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Manheim | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.2% (±18.9 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.1% (±17.6 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.3% (±9.4 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,556 (±$11,985) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,149 (±$246) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Manheim, 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, Manheim ranks 7 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 407 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 Manheim
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim | — | 59.2% (±18.9 points) | — |
| Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 2.0 mi | 39.7% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penryn | 2.6 mi | 11.5% (±32.1 points) | Lower |
| Rapho Township | 3.2 mi | 38.9% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Petersburg | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±26.2 points) | Lower |
| Lititz | 4.9 mi | 47.7% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Landisville | 5.1 mi | 77.4% (±47.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salunga | 5.2 mi | 87.5% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hempfield Township | 5.6 mi | 48.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Penryn, PA (11.5%), East Petersburg, PA (0.0%).
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Donegal Township | 92.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 2 | West Lampeter Township | 71.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | East Drumore Township | 69.4% (±32.9 points) |
| 4 | Providence Township | 64.0% (±35.6 points) |
| 5 | Columbia | 59.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 | Terre Hill | 59.7% (±33.2 points) |
| 7 | Manheim | 59.2% (±18.9 points) |
| 8 | New Holland | 56.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 9 | Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) | 55.8% (±14.1 points) |
| 10 | Marietta | 54.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 11 | Upper Leacock Township | 54.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 12 | Mountville | 54.0% (±34.6 points) |
| 13 | Quarryville | 53.3% (±20.5 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 Manheim
Are renters in Manheim rent-burdened?
59.2% of renting households in Manheim 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 Manheim spend on rent?
The median renting household in Manheim, PA spends 36.3% (±9.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manheim borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manheim borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manheim borough, Pennsylvania
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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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