How many renters in Upper Darby Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±5.2 points) of renting households in Upper Darby Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±4.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Upper Darby Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Upper Darby Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.5% (±3.1 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.7% (±1.8 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±3.1 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±2.4 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±4.6 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.
Upper Darby Township against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Upper Darby Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±5.2 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±4.6 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±2.3 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,369 (±$2,965) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,328 (±$36) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Upper Darby Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Upper Darby Township ranks 28 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 644 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 Upper Darby Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Township | — | 53.0% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Lansdowne | 0.9 mi | 59.9% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Heights | 1.4 mi | 39.3% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Lansdowne | 1.5 mi | 96.4% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Aldan | 1.8 mi | 50.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millbourne | 2.2 mi | 36.7% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yeadon | 2.2 mi | 54.8% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collingdale | 2.4 mi | 45.1% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darby | 2.4 mi | 61.8% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Lansdowne, PA (96.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Edgmont Township | 55.7% (±15.5 points) |
| 23 | Radnor Township | 55.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 24 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 55.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 25 | Marcus Hook | 55.0% (±22.2 points) |
| 26 | Yeadon | 54.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 27 | Folcroft | 54.6% (±20.9 points) |
| 28 | Upper Darby Township | 53.0% (±5.2 points) |
| 29 | Trainer | 51.2% (±24.0 points) |
| 30 | Aldan | 50.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 31 | Marple Township | 50.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 32 | Aston Township | 48.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 33 | Haverford Township | 47.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 34 | Sharon Hill | 47.5% (±26.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Upper Darby Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Drexel Hill.
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 Upper Darby Township
Are renters in Upper Darby Township rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Upper Darby Township, PA spends 31.6% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Darby township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Darby township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79000, 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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