How many renters in Oxford Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.3% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Oxford Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.3% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.2% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oxford Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Oxford Township | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.7% (±8.5 points) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.4% (±7.4 points) | 14.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±6.1 points) | 12.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±7.7 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±5.3 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.2% (±11.0 points) | 32.5% | 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.
Oxford Township against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Oxford Township | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.3% (±12.2 points) | 44.0% (±4.4 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.2% (±11.0 points) | 32.5% (±3.5 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±4.9 points) | 27.8% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,357 (±$11,301) | $49,481 (±$3,334) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,407 (±$79) | $1,115 (±$39) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oxford Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Adams County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Adams County, Oxford Township ranks 20 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1012 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 Oxford Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Township | — | 45.3% (±12.2 points) | — |
| New Oxford | 1.1 mi | 59.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwick Township | 2.3 mi | 52.1% (±35.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| McSherrystown | 3.4 mi | 50.5% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Adams County) | 3.5 mi | 54.2% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Abbottstown | 3.6 mi | 45.8% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conewago Township (Adams County) | 3.7 mi | 61.2% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County) | 3.7 mi | 31.1% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover | 4.2 mi | 46.1% (±7.4 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 Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Carroll Valley | 48.6% (±59.8 points) |
| 15 | York Springs | 47.8% (±28.2 points) |
| 16 | Franklin Township (Adams County) | 46.5% (±34.2 points) |
| 17 | Reading Township | 46.3% (±37.9 points) |
| 18 | Bonneauville | 46.2% (±18.6 points) |
| 19 | Abbottstown | 45.8% (±20.6 points) |
| 20 | Oxford Township | 45.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 21 | Tyrone Township (Adams County) | 43.3% (±33.9 points) |
| 22 | Littlestown | 43.2% (±21.9 points) |
| 23 | Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | 41.4% (±31.3 points) |
| 24 | Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 40.4% (±16.5 points) |
| 25 | Gettysburg | 40.2% (±11.8 points) |
| 26 | Highland Township (Adams County) | 31.8% (±70.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams 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 Oxford Township
Are renters in Oxford Township rent-burdened?
45.3% of renting households in Oxford 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 Oxford Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oxford Township, PA spends 27.8% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford township, Adams 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 Oxford township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:57472, in state:42 county:001).
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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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