How many renters in Norristown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.4% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Norristown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.4% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.1% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Norristown
| Share of income spent on rent | Norristown | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±2.7 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.3% (±3.7 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.8% (±3.6 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.1% (±5.1 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±3.9 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.1% (±6.0 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Norristown against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Norristown | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.4% (±7.2 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.1% (±6.0 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±3.3 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,818 (±$7,788) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,422 (±$58) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Norristown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Norristown ranks 12 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 491 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 Norristown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown | — | 56.4% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Bridgeport | 1.3 mi | 52.6% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Norriton Township | 2.1 mi | 45.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Norriton Township | 2.1 mi | 45.5% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swedeland | 2.4 mi | 33.3% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Township (Montgomery County) | 2.4 mi | 39.8% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| King of Prussia | 2.7 mi | 39.9% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Upper Merion Township | 3.1 mi | 39.2% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Plymouth Meeting | 3.3 mi | 47.8% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plymouth Township (Montgomery County), PA (39.8%), King of Prussia, PA (39.9%), Upper Merion Township, PA (39.2%).
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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Upper Gwynedd Township | 64.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 7 | Trappe | 62.2% (±33.6 points) |
| 8 | Lower Pottsgrove Township | 61.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 9 | Pottstown | 59.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 10 | Hatfield Township | 58.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 11 | Collegeville | 57.7% (±30.6 points) |
| 12 | Norristown | 56.4% (±7.2 points) |
| 13 | Lower Moreland Township | 56.2% (±11.8 points) |
| 14 | Marlborough Township | 55.9% (±43.9 points) |
| 15 | Souderton | 55.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 16 | Lower Providence Township | 53.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 17 | Green Lane | 53.2% (±38.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Schwenksville | 53.0% (±16.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Norristown
Are renters in Norristown rent-burdened?
56.4% of renting households in Norristown 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 Norristown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Norristown, PA spends 33.5% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norristown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norristown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norristown 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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