What percentage of people rent in Springfield Township (Delaware County), PA?
6.2% (±2.1 points) of the occupied homes in Springfield Township (Delaware County), PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 538 renting households against 8,141 that own their home.
In Springfield Township (Delaware County), the share of households that rent went from 7.7% in 2015–2019 to 6.2% in 2020–2024 (−1.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 6.2% (±2.1 points)
- Renting households
- 538 (±182)
- Median renter income
- $61,976 (±$24,079)
Who rents and who owns in Springfield Township (Delaware County)
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 6.2% (±2.1 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 538 (±182) | 65,930 (±1,885) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 8,141 (±319) | 151,016 (±1,820) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.8 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $61,976 (±$24,079) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $140,504 (±$8,446) | $116,085 (±$2,110) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Springfield Township (Delaware County), the renter share is lower than in Delaware County (30.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Delaware County, Springfield Township (Delaware County) ranks 47 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 2390 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Springfield Township (Delaware County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 7.7% (±1.4 points) | 6.2% (±2.1 points) | −1.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,233 (±$92) | $1,459 (±$141) | +18.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $116,313 (±$3,966) | $138,205 (±$7,829) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Springfield Township (Delaware County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | — | 6.2% (±2.1 points) | — |
| Morton | 1.3 mi | 40.7% (±6.8 points) | Higher |
| Swarthmore | 1.9 mi | 24.0% (±6.5 points) | Higher |
| Rutledge | 2.0 mi | 12.5% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Heights | 2.2 mi | 26.1% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
| Drexel Hill | 2.3 mi | 36.6% (±3.2 points) | Higher |
| Nether Providence Township | 2.5 mi | 11.6% (±3.5 points) | Higher |
| Folsom | 2.6 mi | 15.6% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Aldan | 2.6 mi | 26.5% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Morton, PA (40.7%), Swarthmore, PA (24.0%), Clifton Heights, PA (26.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Haverford Township | 12.6% (±1.6 points) |
| 42 | Rutledge | 12.5% (±7.9 points) |
| 43 | Nether Providence Township | 11.6% (±3.5 points) |
| 44 | Aston Township | 8.7% (±2.8 points) |
| 45 | Chadds Ford Township | 7.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 46 | Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 7.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 47 | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 6.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 48 | Bethel Township (Delaware County) | 2.2% (±1.9 points) |
| 49 | Rose Valley | 2.0% (±1.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 49 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Springfield Township (Delaware County)
How many renters are there in Springfield Township (Delaware County)?
Springfield Township (Delaware County) has an estimated 538 (±182) renting households, 6.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Springfield Township (Delaware County)?
In Springfield Township (Delaware County), the share of households that rent went from 7.7% in 2015–2019 to 6.2% in 2020–2024 (−1.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Springfield Township (Delaware County)?
A renting household in Springfield Township (Delaware County) has 2.1 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Springfield Township (Delaware County)?
The median renting household in Springfield Township (Delaware County), PA has an income of $61,976 (±$24,079) a year, against $140,504 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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