How many renters in West Reading, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.1% (±15.1 points) of renting households in West Reading, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.1% (±15.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.0% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±10.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Reading
| Share of income spent on rent | West Reading | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.7% (±13.4 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±7.7 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±5.4 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±7.4 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±6.8 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.0% (±13.5 points) | 42.7% | 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 Reading against Berks County, its state and the nation
| West Reading | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.1% (±15.1 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.0% (±13.5 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±10.0 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,241 (±$20,483) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,365 (±$90) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Reading, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berks County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berks County, West Reading ranks 20 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 598 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 Reading
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Reading | — | 54.1% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Wyomissing | 1.0 mi | 46.8% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reading | 1.1 mi | 60.3% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenhorst | 1.9 mi | 16.0% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Colony Park | 2.0 mi | 67.9% (±49.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shillington | 2.4 mi | 38.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Lawn | 2.5 mi | 59.5% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grill | 2.5 mi | 0.0% (±63.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 2.6 mi | 81.7% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenhorst, PA (16.0%).
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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Douglass Township (Berks County) | 58.1% (±45.1 points) |
| 15 | District Township | 58.0% (±28.1 points) |
| 16 | Caernarvon Township (Berks County) | 56.5% (±27.2 points) |
| 17 | Boyertown | 55.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 18 | Jefferson Township (Berks County) | 55.6% (±64.3 points) |
| 19 | Lenhartsville | 54.5% (±58.6 points) |
| 20 | West Reading | 54.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 21 | Bally | 53.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 22 | St. Lawrence | 52.5% (±15.0 points) |
| 23 | Penn Township (Berks County) | 52.0% (±69.6 points) |
| 24 | Sinking Spring | 51.2% (±15.9 points) |
| 25 | Mount Penn | 50.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 26 | Alsace Township | 49.5% (±28.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Reading
Are renters in West Reading rent-burdened?
54.1% of renting households in West Reading 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 Reading spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Reading, PA spends 33.3% (±10.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Reading borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Reading borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Reading borough, Pennsylvania
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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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