How many renters in Newtown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.2% (±18.6 points) of renting households in Newtown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.2% (±18.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.3% (±17.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Newtown
| Share of income spent on rent | Newtown | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±10.1 points) | 13.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.2% (±9.7 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.4% (±5.2 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.8% (±10.9 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±6.6 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.3% (±17.4 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 against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Newtown | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.2% (±18.6 points) | 47.9% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.3% (±17.4 points) | 39.3% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±4.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $92,734 (±$22,973) | $61,935 (±$1,808) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,887 (±$185) | $1,605 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Newtown, 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 ranks 30 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1167 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown | — | 42.2% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | 1.2 mi | 43.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Grant | 2.4 mi | 42.4% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village Shires | 2.8 mi | 37.5% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbourne | 3.0 mi | 47.2% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richboro | 3.2 mi | 37.0% (±50.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Langhorne | 3.5 mi | 34.6% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown Township (Bucks County) | 3.6 mi | 60.5% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 3.8 mi | 41.6% (±11.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 35 | Riegelsville | 39.7% (±18.8 points) |
| 36 | Plumstead Township | 39.2% (±15.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks 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 Newtown
Are renters in Newtown rent-burdened?
42.2% of renting households in Newtown 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Newtown, PA spends 27.9% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown 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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