How many renters in Newtown Township (Bucks County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.3% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Newtown Township (Bucks County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.3% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.9% (±11.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Newtown Township (Bucks County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Newtown Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±7.2 points) | 13.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±11.9 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.5% (±10.1 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.6% (±9.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±5.5 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.9% (±11.6 points) | 39.3% | 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.
Newtown Township (Bucks County) against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.3% (±12.8 points) | 47.9% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.9% (±11.6 points) | 39.3% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±4.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $85,331 (±$21,653) | $61,935 (±$1,808) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,099 (±$177) | $1,605 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Newtown Township (Bucks County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bucks County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bucks County, Newtown Township (Bucks County) ranks 28 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1119 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 Newtown Township (Bucks County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | — | 43.3% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Newtown | 1.2 mi | 42.2% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richboro | 3.2 mi | 37.0% (±50.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village Shires | 3.5 mi | 37.5% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Makefield Township | 3.6 mi | 12.0% (±33.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbourne | 4.0 mi | 47.2% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 4.0 mi | 41.6% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightstown Township | 4.1 mi | 23.6% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Makefield Township | 4.5 mi | 34.8% (±12.0 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 Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Bristol Township | 47.7% (±8.8 points) |
| 23 | Bensalem Township | 47.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 24 | Perkasie | 45.5% (±14.3 points) |
| 25 | Trumbauersville | 45.2% (±22.5 points) |
| 26 | Hulmeville | 45.0% (±28.7 points) |
| 27 | Lower Southampton Township | 43.7% (±12.5 points) |
| 28 | Newtown Township (Bucks County) | 43.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 29 | Solebury Township | 43.0% (±24.6 points) |
| 30 | Newtown | 42.2% (±18.6 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 41.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Warrington Township (Bucks County) | 41.6% (±12.4 points) |
| 33 | New Britain Township | 40.9% (±16.8 points) |
| 34 | Quakertown | 40.8% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Newtown Township (Bucks County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Newtown Grant.
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 Newtown Township (Bucks County)
Are renters in Newtown Township (Bucks County) rent-burdened?
43.3% of renting households in Newtown Township (Bucks County) 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 Newtown Township (Bucks County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Newtown Township (Bucks County), PA spends 27.5% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown township, Bucks 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 Newtown township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:54192, in state:42 county:017).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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