How many renters in Royersford, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.4% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Royersford, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.4% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.5% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Royersford
| Share of income spent on rent | Royersford | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.9% (±5.0 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±5.1 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.8% (±10.9 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.5% (±6.1 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.5% (±10.9 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.
Royersford against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Royersford | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.4% (±11.9 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.5% (±10.9 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±3.8 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,359 (±$4,660) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,516 (±$113) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Royersford, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Royersford ranks 40 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1109 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 Royersford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royersford | — | 43.4% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Spring City | 0.8 mi | 27.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 3.0 mi | 47.9% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Vincent Township | 3.1 mi | 68.5% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Limerick Township | 3.2 mi | 52.1% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trappe | 3.5 mi | 62.2% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Phoenixville | 3.6 mi | 40.3% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pikeland Township | 3.9 mi | 59.6% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mont Clare | 4.0 mi | 48.7% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 (tie) | Lower Salford Township | 45.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 35 | Narberth | 45.2% (±15.2 points) |
| 36 | West Norriton Township | 45.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 37 | Towamencin Township | 44.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 38 | Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | 44.5% (±10.6 points) |
| 39 | Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | 44.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 40 | Royersford | 43.4% (±11.9 points) |
| 41 | North Wales | 42.9% (±28.2 points) |
| 42 | Hatfield | 41.5% (±18.1 points) |
| 43 | Bryn Athyn | 41.3% (±33.0 points) |
| 44 | Rockledge | 40.5% (±20.5 points) |
| 45 | Douglass Township (Montgomery County) | 40.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 46 | Whitemarsh Township | 40.2% (±9.5 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 Royersford
Are renters in Royersford rent-burdened?
43.4% of renting households in Royersford 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 Royersford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Royersford, PA spends 27.7% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royersford borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royersford borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royersford 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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