How many renters in Mount Penn, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±22.0 points) of renting households in Mount Penn, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±22.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.4% (±21.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±47.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mount Penn
| Share of income spent on rent | Mount Penn | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±16.2 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.2% (±4.3 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±12.4 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.1% (±15.8 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.9% (±4.5 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.4% (±21.5 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.
Mount Penn against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Mount Penn | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±22.0 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.4% (±21.5 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±47.4 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,949 (±$22,019) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $953 (±$254) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mount Penn, 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, Mount Penn ranks 25 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 758 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 Mount Penn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Penn | — | 50.3% (±22.0 points) | — |
| Pennside | 0.9 mi | 31.7% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Lawrence | 1.4 mi | 52.5% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Alsace Township | 1.4 mi | 46.8% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reiffton | 1.9 mi | 53.7% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stony Creek Mills | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±89.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reading | 2.1 mi | 60.3% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksonwald | 2.8 mi | 100.0% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter Township (Berks County) | 3.0 mi | 60.7% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Lenhartsville | 54.5% (±58.6 points) |
| 20 | West Reading | 54.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 21 | Bally | 53.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 22 | St. Lawrence | 52.5% (±15.0 points) |
| 23 | Penn Township (Berks County) | 52.0% (±69.6 points) |
| 24 | Sinking Spring | 51.2% (±15.9 points) |
| 25 | Mount Penn | 50.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 26 | Alsace Township | 49.5% (±28.0 points) |
| 27 | Tilden Township | 49.4% (±38.9 points) |
| 28 | Spring Township (Berks County) | 49.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 29 | Hamburg | 48.3% (±24.2 points) |
| 30 | Lyons | 48.2% (±41.8 points) |
| 31 | Tulpehocken Township | 47.7% (±21.0 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 Mount Penn
Are renters in Mount Penn rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in Mount Penn 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 Mount Penn spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mount Penn, PA spends 30.4% (±47.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Penn borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Penn borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Penn 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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