How many renters in Salisbury Township (Lehigh County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.6% (±17.0 points) of renting households in Salisbury Township (Lehigh County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.6% (±17.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.1% (±14.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.4% (±8.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Salisbury Township (Lehigh County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.2% (±3.6 points) | 10.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.0% (±5.7 points) | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±8.0 points) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±12.5 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±8.7 points) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.1% (±14.6 points) | 44.9% | 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.
Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) against Lehigh County, its state and the nation
| Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.6% (±17.0 points) | 54.9% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.1% (±14.6 points) | 44.9% (±2.2 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.4% (±8.0 points) | 32.5% (±1.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,871 (±$17,078) | $48,020 (±$2,208) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,502 (±$201) | $1,383 (±$27) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Salisbury Township (Lehigh County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lehigh County (54.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lehigh County, Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) ranks 2 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 237 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 Salisbury Township (Lehigh County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | — | 66.6% (±17.0 points) | — |
| Fountain Hill | 1.8 mi | 50.2% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allentown | 2.6 mi | 60.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fullerton | 3.5 mi | 50.7% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 3.8 mi | 54.9% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem | 3.8 mi | 52.5% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catasauqua | 4.3 mi | 57.2% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Saucon Township | 4.3 mi | 27.2% (±16.7 points) | Lower |
| Hellertown | 4.9 mi | 59.3% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Upper Saucon Township, PA (27.2%).
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 Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Milford Township | 74.0% (±44.6 points) |
| 2 | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 66.6% (±17.0 points) |
| 3 | Coopersburg | 63.6% (±16.1 points) |
| 4 | Allentown | 60.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Catasauqua | 57.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 6 | Alburtis | 56.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 7 | Emmaus | 55.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 8 | Coplay | 55.0% (±22.4 points) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Dorneyville.
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 Salisbury Township (Lehigh County)
Are renters in Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) rent-burdened?
66.6% of renting households in Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) 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 Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Salisbury Township (Lehigh County), PA spends 41.4% (±8.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salisbury township, Lehigh 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 Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:67576, in state:42 county:077).
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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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