How many renters in South Coatesville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.0% (±17.9 points) of renting households in South Coatesville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.0% (±17.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.1% (±8.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Coatesville
| Share of income spent on rent | South Coatesville | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.8% (±3.7 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±9.2 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.4% (±18.0 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±11.1 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±7.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±16.4 points) | 38.9% | 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.
South Coatesville against Chester County, its state and the nation
| South Coatesville | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.0% (±17.9 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±16.4 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.1% (±8.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,250 (±$26,057) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,241 (±$183) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In South Coatesville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chester County (47.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chester County, South Coatesville ranks 19 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 509 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 South Coatesville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Coatesville | — | 56.0% (±17.9 points) | — |
| Modena | 0.6 mi | 24.1% (±21.8 points) | Lower |
| Coatesville | 1.0 mi | 63.2% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 1.3 mi | 60.5% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayti | 2.0 mi | 85.7% (±36.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Chester County) | 2.3 mi | 63.3% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood (Chester County) | 2.3 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caln | 2.3 mi | 34.5% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caln Township | 3.4 mi | 52.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Modena, PA (24.1%).
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 Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Elverson | 59.5% (±20.3 points) |
| 14 | New Garden Township | 59.4% (±17.6 points) |
| 15 | Lower Oxford Township | 58.8% (±45.6 points) |
| 16 | Westtown Township | 58.2% (±20.6 points) |
| 17 | Highland Township (Chester County) | 57.1% (±80.7 points) |
| 18 | Avondale | 56.6% (±37.7 points) |
| 19 | South Coatesville | 56.0% (±17.9 points) |
| 20 | Londonderry Township (Chester County) | 55.9% (±51.8 points) |
| 21 | West Marlborough Township | 55.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 22 | Kennett Square | 55.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 23 | Honey Brook Township | 54.4% (±16.4 points) |
| 24 | West Chester | 53.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 25 | East Caln Township | 53.4% (±17.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Chester 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 South Coatesville
Are renters in South Coatesville rent-burdened?
56.0% of renting households in South Coatesville 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 South Coatesville spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Coatesville, PA spends 33.1% (±8.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Coatesville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Coatesville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Coatesville 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 South Coatesville borough, Pennsylvania (place:72072, 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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Figures last updated on .
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