How many renters in Plymouth Meeting, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±9.9 points) of renting households in Plymouth Meeting, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.9% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Plymouth Meeting
| Share of income spent on rent | Plymouth Meeting | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±5.0 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±7.8 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.0% (±5.5 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.3% (±8.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.9% (±3.8 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.9% (±9.1 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.
Plymouth Meeting against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Plymouth Meeting | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±9.9 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.9% (±9.1 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±5.2 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $85,500 (±$17,053) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,952 (±$108) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Plymouth Meeting, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Plymouth Meeting ranks 21 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 169 of 378.
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 Plymouth Meeting
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Meeting | — | 47.8% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Whitemarsh Township | 2.0 mi | 40.2% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conshohocken | 2.6 mi | 36.6% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Bell | 2.7 mi | 28.9% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swedeland | 3.2 mi | 33.3% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitpain Township | 3.3 mi | 50.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norristown | 3.3 mi | 56.4% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 3.4 mi | 52.6% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Conshohocken | 3.4 mi | 38.9% (±14.2 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Wyncote | 53.9% (±25.4 points) |
| 16 | Melrose Park | 53.5% (±35.8 points) |
| 17 | Audubon | 50.5% (±11.6 points) |
| 18 | Harleysville | 50.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 19 | Mont Clare | 48.7% (±38.1 points) |
| 20 | Bala Cynwyd | 48.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 21 | Plymouth Meeting | 47.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Willow Grove | 46.4% (±9.8 points) |
| 23 | Ardmore | 46.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Kulpsville | 45.7% (±17.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Oreland | 45.7% (±28.6 points) |
| 26 | Horsham | 43.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 27 | Wyndmoor | 42.3% (±29.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Plymouth Meeting is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Plymouth Township (Montgomery County), whose figures include it.
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 Plymouth Meeting
Are renters in Plymouth Meeting rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Plymouth Meeting 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 Plymouth Meeting spend on rent?
The median renting household in Plymouth Meeting, PA spends 29.4% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth Meeting CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth Meeting CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth Meeting CDP, 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 Plymouth Meeting CDP, Pennsylvania (place:61688, in state:42).
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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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