How many renters in Mohnton, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.4% (±19.0 points) of renting households in Mohnton, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.4% (±19.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.6% (±18.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.5% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mohnton
| Share of income spent on rent | Mohnton | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.1% (±6.6 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.0% (±4.9 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.2% (±16.4 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 28.4% (±20.1 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.8% (±4.2 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.6% (±18.5 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.
Mohnton against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Mohnton | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.4% (±19.0 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.6% (±18.5 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.5% (±6.5 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,978 (±$25,207) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $999 (±$278) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mohnton, 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, Mohnton ranks 39 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1207 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 Mohnton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohnton | — | 41.4% (±19.0 points) | — |
| Shillington | 1.5 mi | 38.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumru Township | 1.8 mi | 42.1% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 1.9 mi | 81.7% (±27.8 points) | Higher |
| West Wyomissing | 2.4 mi | 61.8% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenhorst | 2.6 mi | 16.0% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Spring Township (Berks County) | 2.7 mi | 49.3% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grill | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±63.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Lawn | 2.9 mi | 59.5% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenhorst, PA (16.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincoln Park, PA (81.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Muhlenberg Township | 47.3% (±14.4 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Wyomissing | 46.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Lower Alsace Township | 46.8% (±23.1 points) |
| 36 | Cumru Township | 42.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Bechtelsville | 41.6% (±14.2 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Colebrookdale Township | 41.6% (±33.9 points) |
| 39 | Mohnton | 41.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 40 | Richmond Township (Berks County) | 41.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 41 | Centerport | 40.7% (±39.6 points) |
| 42 | South Heidelberg Township | 39.4% (±35.0 points) |
| 43 | Shillington | 38.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 44 | Fleetwood | 36.2% (±21.2 points) |
| 45 | Shoemakersville | 33.6% (±12.8 points) |
Showing 13 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 Mohnton
Are renters in Mohnton rent-burdened?
41.4% of renting households in Mohnton 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 Mohnton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mohnton, PA spends 28.5% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mohnton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mohnton borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mohnton 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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