How many renters in Maxatawny Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.1% (±19.3 points) of renting households in Maxatawny Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.1% (±19.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.4% (±18.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.8% (±30.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Maxatawny Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Maxatawny Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.2% (±12.7 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±16.1 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.9% (±4.9 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.1% (±3.2 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.7% (±4.2 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.4% (±18.8 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.
Maxatawny Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Maxatawny Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.1% (±19.3 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.4% (±18.8 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.8% (±30.6 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,495 (±$8,285) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,333 (±$313) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Maxatawny 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, Maxatawny Township ranks 11 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 377 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 Maxatawny Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxatawny Township | — | 60.1% (±19.3 points) | — |
| Kutztown | 1.7 mi | 58.9% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Topton | 2.7 mi | 31.0% (±19.0 points) | Lower |
| Lyons | 3.2 mi | 48.2% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Longswamp Township | 5.0 mi | 63.8% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwich Township | 5.0 mi | 68.1% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Berks County) | 5.3 mi | 41.0% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland Township (Berks County) | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±93.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weisenberg Township | 5.7 mi | 33.7% (±41.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Maidencreek Township | 59.2% (±34.6 points) |
| 13 | Kutztown | 58.9% (±18.3 points) |
| 14 | Douglass Township (Berks County) | 58.1% (±45.1 points) |
| 15 | District Township | 58.0% (±28.1 points) |
| 16 | Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | 56.5% (±27.2 points) |
| 17 | Boyertown | 55.7% (±16.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Maxatawny Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kutztown University.
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 Maxatawny Township
Are renters in Maxatawny Township rent-burdened?
60.1% of renting households in Maxatawny 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 Maxatawny Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Maxatawny Township, PA spends 43.8% (±30.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maxatawny township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maxatawny township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maxatawny 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 Maxatawny township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:48128, 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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