How many renters in West Earl Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.6% (±15.7 points) of renting households in West Earl Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.6% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 18.7% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Earl Township
| Share of income spent on rent | West Earl Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±8.4 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.8% (±9.4 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±6.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.3% (±10.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.9% (±12.4 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 18.7% (±9.6 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.
West Earl Township against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| West Earl Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.6% (±15.7 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 18.7% (±9.6 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±2.8 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,565 (±$11,415) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,326 (±$189) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Earl 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, West Earl Township ranks 42 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1512 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 Earl Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Earl Township | — | 35.6% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Leola | 2.4 mi | 54.1% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 2.6 mi | 45.7% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Leacock Township | 3.1 mi | 54.4% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata Township | 3.4 mi | 38.3% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata | 3.8 mi | 39.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rothsville | 4.2 mi | 66.6% (±37.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Earl Township (Lancaster County) | 4.2 mi | 51.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Holland | 4.9 mi | 56.7% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Clay Township (Lancaster County) | 38.6% (±27.5 points) |
| 37 | Ephrata Township | 38.3% (±16.6 points) |
| 38 | Adamstown | 38.2% (±32.7 points) |
| 39 | West Cocalico Township | 37.0% (±34.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Christiana | 36.0% (±17.8 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Strasburg | 36.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 42 | West Earl Township | 35.6% (±15.7 points) |
| 43 | Fulton Township | 34.8% (±22.7 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Mount Joy | 33.8% (±12.5 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | 33.8% (±31.2 points) |
| 46 | Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | 33.6% (±16.8 points) |
| 47 | Pequea Township | 28.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 48 | Bart Township | 27.5% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for West Earl Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Brownstown (community).
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 Earl Township
Are renters in West Earl Township rent-burdened?
35.6% of renting households in West Earl 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 West Earl Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Earl Township, PA spends 26.6% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Earl township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Earl township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Earl 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 West Earl township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:82824, 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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