How many renters in Rapho Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.9% (±15.6 points) of renting households in Rapho Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.9% (±15.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.0% (±14.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rapho Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Rapho Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±7.7 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.0% (±12.6 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.4% (±11.0 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±9.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±5.1 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.0% (±14.7 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Rapho Township against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Rapho Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.9% (±15.6 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.0% (±14.7 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±5.7 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,231 (±$18,058) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,556 (±$171) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rapho Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Rapho Township ranks 35 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1353 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 Rapho Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapho Township | — | 38.9% (±15.6 points) | — |
| Manheim | 3.2 mi | 59.2% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Joy | 4.1 mi | 33.8% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salunga | 4.6 mi | 87.5% (±27.9 points) | Higher |
| Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 4.8 mi | 39.7% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | 4.9 mi | 33.6% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Landisville | 5.3 mi | 77.4% (±47.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penryn | 5.3 mi | 11.5% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Gretna | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salunga, PA (87.5%).
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | East Cocalico Township | 42.2% (±17.5 points) |
| 30 | Elizabethtown | 41.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 31 | Penn Township (Lancaster County) | 39.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Eden Township | 39.3% (±22.9 points) |
| 32 (tie) | West Hempfield Township | 39.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 34 | Ephrata | 39.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 35 | Rapho Township | 38.9% (±15.6 points) |
| 36 | Clay Township (Lancaster County) | 38.6% (±27.5 points) |
| 37 | Ephrata Township | 38.3% (±16.6 points) |
| 38 | Adamstown | 38.2% (±32.7 points) |
| 39 | West Cocalico Township | 37.0% (±34.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Christiana | 36.0% (±17.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Strasburg | 36.0% (±26.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Rapho Township
Are renters in Rapho Township rent-burdened?
38.9% of renting households in Rapho 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 Rapho Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rapho Township, PA spends 24.9% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapho township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapho township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapho township, Lancaster 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 Rapho township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:63440, in state:42 county:071).
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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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