How many renters in Skippack Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
72.2% (±30.5 points) of renting households in Skippack Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 72.2% (±30.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 72.2% (±26.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Skippack Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Skippack Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±19.2 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±11.1 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±17.6 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±15.9 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 72.2% (±26.0 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.
Skippack Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Skippack Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 72.2% (±30.5 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 72.2% (±26.0 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 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 | $1,358 (±$148) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Skippack Township, 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, Skippack Township ranks 1 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 147 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 Skippack Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skippack Township | — | 72.2% (±30.5 points) | — |
| Evansburg | 2.0 mi | 89.5% (±35.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perkiomen Township | 2.6 mi | 33.3% (±19.4 points) | Lower |
| Collegeville | 2.9 mi | 57.7% (±30.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trappe | 3.2 mi | 62.2% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Salford Township | 3.4 mi | 45.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schwenksville | 3.8 mi | 53.0% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagleville | 4.0 mi | 53.9% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worcester Township | 4.0 mi | 71.3% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Perkiomen Township, PA (33.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skippack Township | 72.2% (±30.5 points) |
| 2 | Worcester Township | 71.3% (±28.3 points) |
| 3 | Upper Frederick Township | 68.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 4 | Franconia Township | 68.0% (±13.1 points) |
| 5 | Lower Gwynedd Township | 65.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 6 | Upper Gwynedd Township | 64.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 7 | Trappe | 62.2% (±33.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Skippack Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Skippack.
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 Skippack Township
Are renters in Skippack Township rent-burdened?
72.2% of renting households in Skippack Township 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 Skippack Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Skippack Township, PA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skippack township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skippack township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skippack township, Montgomery 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 Skippack township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:71016, in state:42 county:091).
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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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