How many renters in Towamencin Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.6% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Towamencin Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.6% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.8% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Towamencin Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Towamencin Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.4% (±3.9 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±4.5 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±6.0 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.0% (±9.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±4.0 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.8% (±10.0 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.
Towamencin Township against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Towamencin Township | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.6% (±10.8 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.8% (±10.0 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±2.0 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,105 (±$6,119) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,753 (±$134) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Towamencin 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, Towamencin Township ranks 37 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1047 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 Towamencin Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towamencin Township | — | 44.6% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Lansdale | 3.0 mi | 51.7% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield | 3.2 mi | 41.5% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Salford Township | 3.4 mi | 45.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worcester Township | 3.5 mi | 71.3% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Gwynedd Township | 3.5 mi | 64.7% (±13.6 points) | Higher |
| Hatfield Township | 3.6 mi | 58.6% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skippack | 3.6 mi | 57.9% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harleysville | 3.6 mi | 50.2% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Upper Gwynedd Township, PA (64.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 (tie) | Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 47.9% (±14.4 points) |
| 32 | Telford | 46.4% (±12.1 points) |
| 33 (tie) | East Norriton Township | 45.5% (±11.3 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Lower Salford Township | 45.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 35 | Narberth | 45.2% (±15.2 points) |
| 36 | West Norriton Township | 45.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 37 | Towamencin Township | 44.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 38 | Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | 44.5% (±10.6 points) |
| 39 | Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | 44.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 40 | Royersford | 43.4% (±11.9 points) |
| 41 | North Wales | 42.9% (±28.2 points) |
| 42 | Hatfield | 41.5% (±18.1 points) |
| 43 | Bryn Athyn | 41.3% (±33.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Towamencin Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kulpsville.
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 Towamencin Township
Are renters in Towamencin Township rent-burdened?
44.6% of renting households in Towamencin 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 Towamencin Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Towamencin Township, PA spends 28.8% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towamencin 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 Towamencin township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:77152, 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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