How many renters in Thornbury Township (Chester County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.2% (±18.4 points) of renting households in Thornbury Township (Chester County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.2% (±18.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±17.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±10.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Thornbury Township (Chester County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Thornbury Township (Chester County) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 33.3% (±24.0 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±6.9 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.0% (±5.2 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±11.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.2% (±4.6 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±17.8 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.
Thornbury Township (Chester County) against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Thornbury Township (Chester County) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.2% (±18.4 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±17.8 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±10.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $108,636 (±$41,662) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,287 (±$124) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Thornbury Township (Chester County), 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, Thornbury Township (Chester County) ranks 47 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1269 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 Thornbury Township (Chester County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury Township (Chester County) | — | 40.2% (±18.4 points) | — |
| Westtown Township | 1.1 mi | 58.2% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 2.1 mi | 12.0% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Chester | 3.5 mi | 53.5% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Goshen Township | 4.0 mi | 62.6% (±10.0 points) | Higher |
| Chadds Ford Township | 4.2 mi | 69.2% (±29.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 4.2 mi | 69.9% (±13.4 points) | Higher |
| Chadds Ford | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±98.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Goshen Township | 5.0 mi | 40.8% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Goshen Township, PA (62.6%), Concord Township (Delaware County), PA (69.9%).
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 Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | West Nottingham Township | 42.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 42 | Atglen | 41.9% (±40.0 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Upper Oxford Township | 41.3% (±48.4 points) |
| 43 (tie) | West Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 41.3% (±33.8 points) |
| 45 | East Goshen Township | 40.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 46 | Phoenixville | 40.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 47 | Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 40.2% (±18.4 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Penn Township (Chester County) | 39.4% (±16.3 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Tredyffrin Township | 39.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 50 | West Brandywine Township | 39.2% (±42.8 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Downingtown | 38.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 51 (tie) | North Coventry Township | 38.5% (±16.2 points) |
| 53 | Honey Brook | 38.1% (±16.8 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 Thornbury Township (Chester County)
Are renters in Thornbury Township (Chester County) rent-burdened?
40.2% of renting households in Thornbury Township (Chester 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 Thornbury Township (Chester County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Thornbury Township (Chester County), PA spends 26.5% (±10.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornbury township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornbury township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornbury township, Chester 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 Thornbury township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:76568, in state:42 county:029).
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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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