How many renters in West Chester, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.5% (±8.4 points) of renting households in West Chester, 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 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.5% (±8.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Chester
| Share of income spent on rent | West Chester | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±3.2 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±3.7 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.3% (±3.9 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.0% (±5.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±3.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±7.5 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.
West Chester against Chester County, its state and the nation
| West Chester | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.5% (±8.4 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±7.5 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±3.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,742 (±$8,149) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,731 (±$58) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Chester, 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, West Chester ranks 24 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 619 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 West Chester
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | — | 53.5% (±8.4 points) | — |
| West Goshen Township | 1.1 mi | 62.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Bradford Township | 2.2 mi | 29.2% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westtown Township | 3.0 mi | 58.2% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 3.5 mi | 40.2% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Goshen Township | 3.8 mi | 40.8% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| West Whiteland Township | 4.6 mi | 31.0% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Pocopson Township | 4.7 mi | 100.0% (±104.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exton | 5.1 mi | 30.5% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Goshen Township, PA (40.8%), West Whiteland Township, PA (31.0%), Exton, PA (30.5%).
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 Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Avondale | 56.6% (±37.7 points) |
| 19 | South Coatesville | 56.0% (±17.9 points) |
| 20 | Londonderry Township (Chester County) | 55.9% (±51.8 points) |
| 21 | West Marlborough Township | 55.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 22 | Kennett Square | 55.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 23 | Honey Brook Township | 54.4% (±16.4 points) |
| 24 | West Chester | 53.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 25 | East Caln Township | 53.4% (±17.5 points) |
| 26 | West Sadsbury Township | 53.1% (±31.2 points) |
| 27 | Caln Township | 52.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 28 | East Coventry Township | 52.4% (±25.4 points) |
| 29 | Easttown Township | 50.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 30 | West Bradford Township | 50.0% (±40.7 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 West Chester
Are renters in West Chester rent-burdened?
53.5% of renting households in West Chester 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 West Chester spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Chester, PA spends 31.8% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chester borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chester borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chester borough, 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 West Chester borough, Pennsylvania (place:82704, in state:42).
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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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