How many renters in Media, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.3% (±7.5 points) of renting households in Media, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.3% (±7.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.3% (±7.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Media
| Share of income spent on rent | Media | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.6% (±5.5 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.5% (±7.5 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±7.0 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.3% (±7.8 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.3% (±7.0 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.
Media against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Media | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.3% (±7.5 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.3% (±7.0 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±2.7 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,953 (±$9,768) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,411 (±$106) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Media, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Delaware County (54.8%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Media ranks 47 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1768 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 Media
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media | — | 30.3% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 1.3 mi | 36.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Valley | 1.8 mi | 75.0% (±111.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nether Providence Township | 1.9 mi | 75.9% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 2.2 mi | 75.6% (±10.6 points) | Higher |
| Swarthmore | 2.4 mi | 32.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 2.8 mi | 35.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lima | 2.8 mi | 90.3% (±12.8 points) | Higher |
| Morton | 3.3 mi | 57.4% (±16.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nether Providence Township, PA (75.9%), Middletown Township (Delaware County), PA (75.6%), Lima, PA (90.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Clifton Heights | 39.3% (±21.5 points) |
| 42 | Millbourne | 36.7% (±21.0 points) |
| 43 | Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 36.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 44 | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 35.6% (±16.3 points) |
| 45 | Lower Chichester Township | 33.8% (±19.8 points) |
| 46 | Swarthmore | 32.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 47 | Media | 30.3% (±7.5 points) |
| 48 | Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 12.0% (±29.0 points) |
| 49 | Rutledge | 4.9% (±47.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Media
Are renters in Media rent-burdened?
30.3% of renting households in Media 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 Media spend on rent?
The median renting household in Media, PA spends 23.9% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Media borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Media borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Media borough, 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 Media borough, Pennsylvania (place:48480, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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