How many renters in Upper Leacock Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.4% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Upper Leacock Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.4% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.2% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Upper Leacock Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Upper Leacock Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±6.6 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±5.3 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.0% (±10.5 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.5% (±2.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±6.7 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.2% (±12.8 points) | 37.8% | 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 Leacock Township against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Upper Leacock Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.4% (±14.4 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.2% (±12.8 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±7.2 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,075 (±$12,424) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,432 (±$98) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Upper Leacock Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Upper Leacock Township ranks 11 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 581 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 Leacock Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Leacock Township | — | 54.4% (±14.4 points) | — |
| West Earl Township | 3.1 mi | 35.6% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Lampeter Township | 3.4 mi | 43.6% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown (community) | 3.6 mi | 55.9% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leacock Township | 4.3 mi | 23.1% (±12.9 points) | Lower |
| Earl Township (Lancaster County) | 4.8 mi | 51.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Holland | 5.1 mi | 56.7% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Intercourse | 5.1 mi | 7.5% (±31.2 points) | Lower |
| Akron | 5.4 mi | 45.7% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leacock Township, PA (23.1%), Intercourse, PA (7.5%).
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Columbia | 59.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 | Terre Hill | 59.7% (±33.2 points) |
| 7 | Manheim | 59.2% (±18.9 points) |
| 8 | New Holland | 56.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 9 | Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) | 55.8% (±14.1 points) |
| 10 | Marietta | 54.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 11 | Upper Leacock Township | 54.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 12 | Mountville | 54.0% (±34.6 points) |
| 13 | Quarryville | 53.3% (±20.5 points) |
| 14 | Strasburg Township | 53.2% (±52.9 points) |
| 15 | Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | 52.3% (±10.0 points) |
| 16 | Earl Township (Lancaster County) | 51.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Millersville | 51.3% (±15.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Upper Leacock Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Leola.
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 Leacock Township
Are renters in Upper Leacock Township rent-burdened?
54.4% of renting households in Upper Leacock 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 Leacock Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Upper Leacock Township, PA spends 31.7% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Leacock township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Leacock township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Leacock township, Lancaster 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 Leacock township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79080, in state:42 county:071).
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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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