How many renters in West Wyomissing, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.8% (±25.1 points) of renting households in West Wyomissing, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.8% (±25.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.5% (±24.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.8% (±32.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Wyomissing
| Share of income spent on rent | West Wyomissing | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.8% (±24.8 points) | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±15.8 points) | 12.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 12.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±11.2 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.3% (±5.4 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.5% (±24.5 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 Wyomissing against Berks County, its state and the nation
| West Wyomissing | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.8% (±25.1 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.5% (±24.5 points) | 42.7% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.8% (±32.7 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,458 (±$13,598) | $45,031 (±$3,579) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,414 (±$384) | $1,181 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Wyomissing, 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 Wyomissing ranks 10 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 378.
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 Wyomissing
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wyomissing | — | 61.8% (±25.1 points) | — |
| West Lawn | 0.5 mi | 59.5% (±40.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 0.6 mi | 81.7% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitfield | 1.1 mi | 47.5% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sinking Spring | 1.5 mi | 51.2% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyomissing | 1.8 mi | 46.8% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shillington | 2.0 mi | 38.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colony Park | 2.0 mi | 67.9% (±49.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mohnton | 2.4 mi | 41.4% (±19.0 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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Blandon | 90.0% (±48.2 points) |
| 5 | Lincoln Park | 81.7% (±27.8 points) |
| 6 | Morgantown | 76.3% (±45.1 points) |
| 7 | West Hamburg | 72.5% (±64.4 points) |
| 8 | Colony Park | 67.9% (±49.7 points) |
| 9 | Hyde Park (community) | 64.1% (±24.5 points) |
| 10 | West Wyomissing | 61.8% (±25.1 points) |
| 11 | West Lawn | 59.5% (±40.0 points) |
| 12 | Lorane | 55.2% (±24.8 points) |
| 13 | Reiffton | 53.7% (±38.8 points) |
| 14 | Temple | 53.4% (±31.9 points) |
| 15 | Whitfield | 47.5% (±32.4 points) |
| 16 | Riverview Park | 34.9% (±33.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Wyomissing is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Spring Township (Berks County), whose figures include it.
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 Wyomissing
Are renters in West Wyomissing rent-burdened?
61.8% of renting households in West Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Wyomissing, PA spends 43.8% (±32.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyomissing CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyomissing CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyomissing CDP, 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 Wyomissing CDP, Pennsylvania (place:84280, 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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