How many renters in Schwenksville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±16.4 points) of renting households in Schwenksville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±16.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.5% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Schwenksville
| Share of income spent on rent | Schwenksville | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.9% (±10.0 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.3% (±4.4 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±7.1 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.7% (±4.4 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 25.5% (±13.4 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.5% (±9.4 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.
Schwenksville against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Schwenksville | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±16.4 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.5% (±9.4 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±4.7 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,250 (±$10,308) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,173 (±$71) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Schwenksville, 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, Schwenksville ranks 18 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 642 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 Schwenksville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwenksville | — | 53.0% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Spring Mount | 1.2 mi | 31.4% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perkiomen Township | 1.8 mi | 33.3% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Frederick Township | 2.0 mi | 28.3% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Salford Township | 2.8 mi | 38.0% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Salford Township | 3.7 mi | 45.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skippack Township | 3.8 mi | 72.2% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Limerick Township | 4.0 mi | 52.1% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trappe | 4.1 mi | 62.2% (±33.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Norristown | 56.4% (±7.2 points) |
| 13 | Lower Moreland Township | 56.2% (±11.8 points) |
| 14 | Marlborough Township | 55.9% (±43.9 points) |
| 15 | Souderton | 55.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 16 | Lower Providence Township | 53.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 17 | Green Lane | 53.2% (±38.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Schwenksville | 53.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Cheltenham Township | 53.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 | Bridgeport | 52.6% (±18.1 points) |
| 21 | Limerick Township | 52.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Upper Dublin Township | 51.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 23 | Lansdale | 51.7% (±8.6 points) |
| 24 | Ambler | 50.4% (±14.8 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 Schwenksville
Are renters in Schwenksville rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Schwenksville 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 Schwenksville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Schwenksville, PA spends 30.6% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schwenksville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schwenksville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schwenksville borough, 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 Schwenksville borough, Pennsylvania (place:68328, in state:42).
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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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