How many renters in West York, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.1% (±12.3 points) of renting households in West York, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.1% (±12.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.2% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.3% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in West York
| Share of income spent on rent | West York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.8% (±12.4 points) | 13.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±11.7 points) | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.1% (±16.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±9.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.9% (±3.8 points) | 9.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.2% (±11.7 points) | 38.3% | 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 York against York County, its state and the nation
| West York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.1% (±12.3 points) | 48.0% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.2% (±11.7 points) | 38.3% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.3% (±3.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,839 (±$14,110) | $50,146 (±$2,248) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $971 (±$90) | $1,193 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West York, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in York County (48.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In York County, West York ranks 60 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1732 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 York
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West York | — | 31.1% (±12.3 points) | — |
| York | 1.7 mi | 55.2% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| West Manchester Township | 1.8 mi | 39.1% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grantley | 1.8 mi | 18.2% (±43.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 2.1 mi | 37.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Garden Township | 2.2 mi | 48.3% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North York | 2.3 mi | 41.5% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley View (York County) | 3.2 mi | 52.7% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tyler Run | 3.5 mi | 56.1% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: York, PA (55.2%).
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 York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Hallam | 34.2% (±16.8 points) |
| 55 | Windsor Township (York County) | 34.1% (±16.4 points) |
| 56 | Manchester | 32.9% (±19.1 points) |
| 57 | Railroad | 32.5% (±28.6 points) |
| 58 | Conewago Township (York County) | 32.0% (±18.3 points) |
| 59 (tie) | Franklintown | 31.1% (±33.8 points) |
| 59 (tie) | West York | 31.1% (±12.3 points) |
| 61 | Cross Roads | 28.5% (±31.9 points) |
| 62 | Hellam Township | 26.8% (±27.4 points) |
| 63 | Paradise Township (York County) | 26.4% (±20.1 points) |
| 64 | Heidelberg Township (York County) | 25.8% (±36.0 points) |
| 65 | Codorus Township | 25.4% (±33.9 points) |
| 66 | Fawn Township (York County) | 21.7% (±17.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 York
Are renters in West York rent-burdened?
31.1% of renting households in West York 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 York spend on rent?
The median renting household in West York, PA spends 23.3% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West York borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West York borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West York 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 York borough, Pennsylvania (place:84288, 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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