How many renters in West Goshen Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.6% (±10.0 points) of renting households in West Goshen Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.6% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.4% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.5% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Goshen Township
| Share of income spent on rent | West Goshen Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.0% (±3.2 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.6% (±7.2 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±5.0 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.8% (±2.4 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±5.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.4% (±8.3 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 Goshen Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| West Goshen Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.6% (±10.0 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.4% (±8.3 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.5% (±5.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,516 (±$13,515) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,908 (±$101) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Goshen Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Chester County (47.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Chester County, West Goshen Township ranks 9 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 322 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 Goshen Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Goshen Township | — | 62.6% (±10.0 points) | — |
| West Chester | 1.1 mi | 53.5% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Goshen Township | 2.8 mi | 40.8% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| East Bradford Township | 2.8 mi | 29.2% (±24.4 points) | Lower |
| Westtown Township | 3.2 mi | 58.2% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Whiteland Township | 3.7 mi | 31.0% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 4.0 mi | 40.2% (±18.4 points) | Lower |
| Exton | 4.3 mi | 30.5% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Frazer | 4.8 mi | 34.7% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Goshen Township, PA (40.8%), East Bradford Township, PA (29.2%), West Whiteland Township, PA (31.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | West Grove | 85.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 4 | Oxford | 70.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 5 | East Vincent Township | 68.5% (±23.9 points) |
| 6 | Parkesburg | 63.6% (±18.9 points) |
| 7 | Valley Township (Chester County) | 63.3% (±25.8 points) |
| 8 | Coatesville | 63.2% (±10.0 points) |
| 9 | West Goshen Township | 62.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 10 | East Nottingham Township | 62.2% (±27.1 points) |
| 11 | East Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 60.5% (±35.8 points) |
| 12 | East Pikeland Township | 59.6% (±29.0 points) |
| 13 | Elverson | 59.5% (±20.3 points) |
| 14 | New Garden Township | 59.4% (±17.6 points) |
| 15 | Lower Oxford Township | 58.8% (±45.6 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 Goshen Township
Are renters in West Goshen Township rent-burdened?
62.6% of renting households in West Goshen 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 Goshen Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Goshen Township, PA spends 37.5% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester 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 Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:83080, in state:42 county:029).
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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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