How many renters in Phoenixville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.3% (±6.8 points) of renting households in Phoenixville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.3% (±6.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±6.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Phoenixville
| Share of income spent on rent | Phoenixville | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.9% (±6.7 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±3.8 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±5.3 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.9% (±4.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±2.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±6.3 points) | 38.9% | 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.
Phoenixville against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Phoenixville | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.3% (±6.8 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±6.3 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±2.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,482 (±$10,523) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,735 (±$125) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Phoenixville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Chester County (47.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chester County, Phoenixville ranks 46 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1262 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 Phoenixville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville | — | 40.3% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Mont Clare | 1.2 mi | 48.7% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pikeland Township | 2.1 mi | 59.6% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schuylkill Township (Chester County) | 2.5 mi | 2.4% (±12.9 points) | Lower |
| Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 2.9 mi | 47.9% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring City | 3.1 mi | 27.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royersford | 3.6 mi | 43.4% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown Township | 3.6 mi | 25.7% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Vincent Township | 4.4 mi | 68.5% (±23.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Schuylkill Township (Chester County), PA (2.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Vincent Township, PA (68.5%).
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 Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | London Britain Township | 44.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 41 | West Nottingham Township | 42.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 42 | Atglen | 41.9% (±40.0 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Upper Oxford Township | 41.3% (±48.4 points) |
| 43 (tie) | West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 41.3% (±33.8 points) |
| 45 | East Goshen Township | 40.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 46 | Phoenixville | 40.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 47 | Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 40.2% (±18.4 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Penn Township (Chester County) | 39.4% (±16.3 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Tredyffrin Township | 39.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 50 | West Brandywine Township | 39.2% (±42.8 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Downingtown | 38.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 51 (tie) | North Coventry Township | 38.5% (±16.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Chester 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 Phoenixville
Are renters in Phoenixville rent-burdened?
40.3% of renting households in Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Phoenixville, PA spends 26.5% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenixville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenixville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenixville borough, 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 Phoenixville borough, Pennsylvania (place:60120, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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