What percentage of people rent in Robesonia, PA?
24.7% (±7.6 points) of the occupied homes in Robesonia, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 216 renting households against 660 that own their home.
In Robesonia, the share of households that rent went from 30.9% in 2015–2019 to 24.7% in 2020–2024 (−6.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 24.7% (±7.6 points)
- Renting households
- 216 (±76)
- Median renter income
- $75,400 (±$30,638)
Who rents and who owns in Robesonia
| Robesonia | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 24.7% (±7.6 points) | 28.7% (±0.7 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 216 (±76) | 46,902 (±1,181) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 660 (±122) | 116,334 (±1,443) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.3) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $75,400 (±$30,638) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $94,792 (±$8,755) | $97,214 (±$1,750) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Robesonia, the renter share is not measurably different from Berks County (28.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Berks County, Robesonia ranks 24 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 864 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Robesonia has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.9% (±6.8 points) | 24.7% (±7.6 points) | −6.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $791 (±$104) | $1,170 (±$179) | +47.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $60,243 (±$3,765) | $91,188 (±$13,297) | +51.4% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Robesonia
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robesonia | — | 24.7% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | 1.9 mi | 12.8% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Womelsdorf | 2.8 mi | 14.0% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wernersville | 3.2 mi | 30.3% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Heidelberg Township | 3.4 mi | 7.8% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| North Heidelberg Township | 3.6 mi | 11.2% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Newmanstown | 3.9 mi | 17.3% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millcreek Township (Lebanon County) | 3.9 mi | 18.6% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | 4.4 mi | 8.1% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Heidelberg Township (Berks County), PA (12.8%), South Heidelberg Township, PA (7.8%), North Heidelberg Township, PA (11.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Wernersville | 30.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 19 | Bechtelsville | 28.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 20 | Bally | 28.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 21 | Cumru Township | 28.7% (±4.7 points) |
| 22 | Topton | 28.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 23 | Fleetwood | 27.6% (±8.1 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Robesonia | 24.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Spring Township (Berks County) | 24.7% (±3.8 points) |
| 26 | Tulpehocken Township | 24.3% (±6.0 points) |
| 27 | Lower Alsace Township | 24.2% (±5.8 points) |
| 28 | St. Lawrence | 23.2% (±4.9 points) |
| 29 | Leesport | 23.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 30 | Kenhorst | 21.5% (±10.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Robesonia
How many renters are there in Robesonia?
Robesonia has an estimated 216 (±76) renting households, 24.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Robesonia?
In Robesonia, the share of households that rent went from 30.9% in 2015–2019 to 24.7% in 2020–2024 (−6.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Robesonia?
A renting household in Robesonia has 1.8 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Robesonia?
The median renting household in Robesonia, PA has an income of $75,400 (±$30,638) a year, against $94,792 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robesonia borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robesonia borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Robesonia borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Robesonia borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Robesonia borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Robesonia borough, Pennsylvania (place:65336, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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