How many renters in Tulpehocken Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.7% (±21.0 points) of renting households in Tulpehocken Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.7% (±21.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±18.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±11.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tulpehocken Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Tulpehocken Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±6.4 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±15.1 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.8% (±19.0 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±8.0 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±9.2 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±18.9 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Tulpehocken Township against Berks County, its state and the nation
| Tulpehocken Township | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.7% (±21.0 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±18.9 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±11.0 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,905 (±$13,697) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,090 (±$280) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Tulpehocken Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berks County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berks County, Tulpehocken Township ranks 31 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 905 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 Tulpehocken Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulpehocken Township | — | 47.7% (±21.0 points) | — |
| Marion Township (Berks County) | 3.3 mi | 28.7% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Township (Berks County) | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±23.3 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Berks County) | 4.8 mi | 55.6% (±64.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Myerstown | 5.3 mi | 55.2% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 5.4 mi | 64.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 5.5 mi | 16.2% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| West Myerstown | 5.9 mi | 57.1% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Womelsdorf | 5.9 mi | 10.3% (±28.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bethel Township (Berks County), PA (0.0%), Richland, PA (16.2%), Womelsdorf, PA (10.3%).
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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Mount Penn | 50.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 26 | Alsace Township | 49.5% (±28.0 points) |
| 27 | Tilden Township | 49.4% (±38.9 points) |
| 28 | Spring Township (Berks County) | 49.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 29 | Hamburg | 48.3% (±24.2 points) |
| 30 | Lyons | 48.2% (±41.8 points) |
| 31 | Tulpehocken Township | 47.7% (±21.0 points) |
| 32 | Bern Township | 47.6% (±23.2 points) |
| 33 | Muhlenberg Township | 47.3% (±14.4 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Wyomissing | 46.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Lower Alsace Township | 46.8% (±23.1 points) |
| 36 | Cumru Township | 42.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Bechtelsville | 41.6% (±14.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Tulpehocken Township
Are renters in Tulpehocken Township rent-burdened?
47.7% of renting households in Tulpehocken 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 Tulpehocken Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tulpehocken Township, PA spends 28.7% (±11.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tulpehocken township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tulpehocken township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tulpehocken township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
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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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