How many renters in Prospect Park, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.6% (±18.0 points) of renting households in Prospect Park, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.6% (±18.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 63.3% (±17.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.7% (±30.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Prospect Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Prospect Park | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.7% (±8.8 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±12.3 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±11.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.2% (±5.6 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.3% (±3.6 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 63.3% (±17.6 points) | 45.9% | 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.
Prospect Park against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Prospect Park | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.6% (±18.0 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 63.3% (±17.6 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.7% (±30.6 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,793 (±$7,724) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,183 (±$104) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Prospect Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Prospect Park ranks 10 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 252 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 Prospect Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park | — | 65.6% (±18.0 points) | — |
| Norwood | 0.6 mi | 58.6% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridley Township | 1.0 mi | 60.2% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridley Park | 1.1 mi | 42.4% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Folsom | 1.2 mi | 54.0% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenolden | 1.2 mi | 58.6% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutledge | 1.5 mi | 4.9% (±47.7 points) | Lower |
| Folcroft | 1.7 mi | 54.6% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morton | 2.0 mi | 57.4% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ridley Park, PA (42.4%), Rutledge, PA (4.9%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rose Valley | 75.0% (±111.6 points) |
| 5 | Parkside | 71.6% (±31.8 points) |
| 6 | Concord Township (Delaware County) | 69.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 7 | Chadds Ford Township | 69.2% (±29.7 points) |
| 8 | Chester Township | 68.4% (±19.4 points) |
| 9 | Bethel Township (Delaware County) | 67.7% (±58.0 points) |
| 10 | Prospect Park | 65.6% (±18.0 points) |
| 11 | Chester | 64.6% (±7.4 points) |
| 12 | Darby | 61.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Chester Heights | 60.5% (±20.2 points) |
| 14 | Ridley Township | 60.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 15 | Lansdowne | 59.9% (±15.7 points) |
| 16 | Tinicum Township (Delaware County) | 59.8% (±17.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Prospect Park
Are renters in Prospect Park rent-burdened?
65.6% of renting households in Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Prospect Park, PA spends 39.7% (±30.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect Park borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect Park borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect Park 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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