How many renters in Marple Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.0% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Marple Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.0% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.3% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±13.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marple Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Marple Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 28.3% (±11.2 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.9% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.9% (±3.9 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.3% (±11.7 points) | 45.9% | 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.
Marple Township against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Marple Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.0% (±12.0 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.3% (±11.7 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±13.7 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,717 (±$22,773) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,683 (±$139) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Marple Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Marple Township ranks 31 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 792 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 Marple Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Township | — | 50.0% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 2.8 mi | 36.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 2.9 mi | 35.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haverford Township | 2.9 mi | 47.7% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 3.1 mi | 55.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drexel Hill | 3.4 mi | 46.5% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Media | 3.4 mi | 30.3% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Radnor Township | 4.0 mi | 55.4% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Darby Township | 4.1 mi | 53.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Media, PA (30.3%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Marcus Hook | 55.0% (±22.2 points) |
| 26 | Yeadon | 54.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 27 | Folcroft | 54.6% (±20.9 points) |
| 28 | Upper Darby Township | 53.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 29 | Trainer | 51.2% (±24.0 points) |
| 30 | Aldan | 50.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 31 | Marple Township | 50.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 32 | Aston Township | 48.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 33 | Haverford Township | 47.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 34 | Sharon Hill | 47.5% (±26.4 points) |
| 35 | Upper Chichester Township | 46.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 36 | Collingdale | 45.1% (±14.8 points) |
| 37 | Upland | 44.4% (±17.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Marple Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Broomall.
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 Marple Township
Are renters in Marple Township rent-burdened?
50.0% of renting households in Marple 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 Marple Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marple Township, PA spends 30.1% (±13.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marple township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marple township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marple township, Delaware 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 Marple township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:47616, in state:42 county:045).
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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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