How many renters in Pottstown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.9% (±7.1 points) of renting households in Pottstown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.9% (±7.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.5% (±6.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.8% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pottstown
| Share of income spent on rent | Pottstown | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±3.2 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.9% (±4.6 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±3.5 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±5.6 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±2.9 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.5% (±6.5 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.
Pottstown against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Pottstown | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.9% (±7.1 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.5% (±6.5 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.8% (±4.7 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,047 (±$5,637) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,260 (±$58) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pottstown, 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 higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Pottstown ranks 9 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 387 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 Pottstown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown | — | 59.9% (±7.1 points) | — |
| South Pottstown | 1.4 mi | 43.3% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenilworth | 1.9 mi | 37.6% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stowe | 2.0 mi | 36.7% (±14.0 points) | Lower |
| Halfway House | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±25.7 points) | Lower |
| Pottsgrove | 2.1 mi | 40.6% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Pottsgrove Township | 2.1 mi | 37.3% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Upper Pottsgrove Township | 2.3 mi | 22.6% (±31.3 points) | Lower |
| Lower Pottsgrove Township | 2.6 mi | 61.3% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stowe, PA (36.7%), Halfway House, PA (0.0%), West Pottsgrove Township, PA (37.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Upper Frederick Township | 68.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 4 | Franconia Township | 68.0% (±13.1 points) |
| 5 | Lower Gwynedd Township | 65.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 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) |
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 Pottstown
Are renters in Pottstown rent-burdened?
59.9% of renting households in Pottstown 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 Pottstown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pottstown, PA spends 36.8% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottstown borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pottstown 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 Pottstown borough, Pennsylvania (place:62416, 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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