How many renters in Shoemakersville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.6% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Shoemakersville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.6% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.3% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.9% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shoemakersville
| Share of income spent on rent | Shoemakersville | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.3% (±12.5 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.9% (±11.2 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.2% (±12.6 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±15.8 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±4.3 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.3% (±12.1 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Shoemakersville against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Shoemakersville | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.6% (±12.8 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.3% (±12.1 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.9% (±3.1 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,750 (±$18,547) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,146 (±$105) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shoemakersville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Berks County (52.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Berks County, Shoemakersville ranks 45 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1588 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 Shoemakersville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemakersville | — | 33.6% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Perry Township (Berks County) | 1.7 mi | 22.3% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centerport | 2.1 mi | 40.7% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centre Township (Berks County) | 3.2 mi | 29.4% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ontelaunee Township | 3.6 mi | 6.8% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leesport | 3.8 mi | 28.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg | 3.9 mi | 48.3% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hamburg | 4.0 mi | 72.5% (±64.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tilden Township | 4.5 mi | 49.4% (±38.9 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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Mohnton | 41.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 40 | Richmond Township (Berks County) | 41.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 41 | Centerport | 40.7% (±39.6 points) |
| 42 | South Heidelberg Township | 39.4% (±35.0 points) |
| 43 | Shillington | 38.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 44 | Fleetwood | 36.2% (±21.2 points) |
| 45 | Shoemakersville | 33.6% (±12.8 points) |
| 46 | Robeson Township | 33.5% (±20.7 points) |
| 47 | Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | 33.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 48 | Amity Township (Berks County) | 31.5% (±15.2 points) |
| 49 | Topton | 31.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Hereford Township | 30.2% (±34.6 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Union Township (Berks County) | 30.2% (±24.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Shoemakersville
Are renters in Shoemakersville rent-burdened?
33.6% of renting households in Shoemakersville 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 Shoemakersville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shoemakersville, PA spends 20.9% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoemakersville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoemakersville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoemakersville 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 Shoemakersville borough, Pennsylvania (place:70464, 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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