How many renters in Muhlenberg Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.3% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Muhlenberg Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.3% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±13.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Muhlenberg Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Muhlenberg Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±7.7 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.1% (±3.4 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.3% (±14.0 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.0% (±10.9 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±3.6 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±13.9 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.
Muhlenberg Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Muhlenberg Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.3% (±14.4 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±13.9 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±7.2 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,314 (±$23,923) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,492 (±$193) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Muhlenberg 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, Muhlenberg Township ranks 33 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 926 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 Muhlenberg Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg Township | — | 47.3% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Laureldale | 0.7 mi | 63.0% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alsace Township | 3.6 mi | 49.5% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Alsace Township | 3.7 mi | 46.8% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bern Township | 3.8 mi | 47.6% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reading | 3.9 mi | 60.3% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ontelaunee Township | 4.0 mi | 6.8% (±35.8 points) | Lower |
| Leesport | 4.1 mi | 28.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blandon | 4.2 mi | 90.0% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ontelaunee Township, PA (6.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 32 | Bern Township | 47.6% (±23.2 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Muhlenberg Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fox Chase, Hyde Park (community), Muhlenberg Park, Riverview Park, South Temple, Temple.
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 Muhlenberg Township
Are renters in Muhlenberg Township rent-burdened?
47.3% of renting households in Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Muhlenberg Township, PA spends 29.3% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muhlenberg township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muhlenberg township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:52200, 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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