How many renters in Springfield Township (Delaware County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.6% (±16.3 points) of renting households in Springfield Township (Delaware County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.6% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.1% (±15.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Springfield Township (Delaware County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.1% (±6.7 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.8% (±16.0 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±7.5 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 30.5% (±21.3 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.5% (±5.0 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.1% (±15.5 points) | 45.9% | 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.
Springfield Township (Delaware County) against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.6% (±16.3 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.1% (±15.5 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±2.3 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,976 (±$24,079) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,459 (±$141) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Springfield Township (Delaware County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Delaware County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Springfield Township (Delaware County) ranks 44 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1511 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 Springfield Township (Delaware County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | — | 35.6% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Morton | 1.3 mi | 57.4% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swarthmore | 1.9 mi | 32.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rutledge | 2.0 mi | 4.9% (±47.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Heights | 2.2 mi | 39.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drexel Hill | 2.3 mi | 46.5% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nether Providence Township | 2.5 mi | 75.9% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| Folsom | 2.6 mi | 54.0% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aldan | 2.6 mi | 50.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nether Providence Township, PA (75.9%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Brookhaven | 44.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 39 | Eddystone | 43.5% (±16.8 points) |
| 40 | Ridley Park | 42.4% (±13.3 points) |
| 41 | Clifton Heights | 39.3% (±21.5 points) |
| 42 | Millbourne | 36.7% (±21.0 points) |
| 43 | Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 36.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 44 | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 35.6% (±16.3 points) |
| 45 | Lower Chichester Township | 33.8% (±19.8 points) |
| 46 | Swarthmore | 32.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 47 | Media | 30.3% (±7.5 points) |
| 48 | Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 12.0% (±29.0 points) |
| 49 | Rutledge | 4.9% (±47.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Springfield Township (Delaware County)
Are renters in Springfield Township (Delaware County) rent-burdened?
35.6% of renting households in Springfield Township (Delaware 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 Springfield Township (Delaware County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Springfield Township (Delaware County), PA spends 27.6% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Delaware 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 Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:73032, in state:42 county:045).
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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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