How many renters in Roslyn, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.9% (±16.0 points) of renting households in Roslyn, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.9% (±16.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.5% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.3% (±10.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Roslyn
| Share of income spent on rent | Roslyn | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±9.1 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 41.2% (±15.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.2% (±5.8 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±12.7 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.4% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.5% (±15.3 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.
Roslyn against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Roslyn | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.9% (±16.0 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.5% (±15.3 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.3% (±10.7 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,306 (±$774) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Roslyn, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Roslyn ranks 34 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 239 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 Roslyn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn | — | 34.9% (±16.0 points) | — |
| Willow Grove | 1.6 mi | 46.4% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenside | 2.1 mi | 62.7% (±16.7 points) | Higher |
| Jenkintown | 2.4 mi | 48.1% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Moreland Township | 2.5 mi | 47.9% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oreland | 2.5 mi | 45.7% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Dublin Township | 2.6 mi | 51.8% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyncote | 2.8 mi | 53.9% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Washington | 3.0 mi | 61.3% (±19.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glenside, PA (62.7%), Fort Washington, PA (61.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Pottsgrove | 40.6% (±48.2 points) |
| 29 | King of Prussia | 39.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 30 (tie) | McKinley | 38.1% (±70.4 points) |
| 30 (tie) | Wynnewood | 38.1% (±14.5 points) |
| 32 | Stowe | 36.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 33 | Merion Station | 35.1% (±27.7 points) |
| 34 | Roslyn | 34.9% (±16.0 points) |
| 35 | Swedeland | 33.3% (±30.5 points) |
| 36 | Gilbertsville | 32.1% (±15.0 points) |
| 37 | Spring Mount | 31.4% (±33.1 points) |
| 38 | Blue Bell | 28.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 39 | Oak Lane | 25.8% (±35.2 points) |
| 40 | Penn Wynne | 19.7% (±23.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Roslyn is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Abington Township, 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 Roslyn
Are renters in Roslyn rent-burdened?
34.9% of renting households in Roslyn 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 Roslyn spend on rent?
The median renting household in Roslyn, PA spends 20.3% (±10.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roslyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roslyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roslyn 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 Roslyn CDP, Pennsylvania (place:66256, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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