How many renters in Westtown Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.2% (±20.6 points) of renting households in Westtown Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.2% (±20.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.2% (±19.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.7% (±9.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westtown Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Westtown Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.0% (±4.3 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±7.9 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.5% (±16.1 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±13.2 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.2% (±19.9 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.
Westtown Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Westtown Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.2% (±20.6 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.2% (±19.9 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.7% (±9.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,043 (±$20,306) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,389 (±$245) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Westtown Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chester County (47.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chester County, Westtown Township ranks 16 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 439 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 Westtown Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westtown Township | — | 58.2% (±20.6 points) | — |
| Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 1.1 mi | 40.2% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 2.4 mi | 12.0% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| West Chester | 3.0 mi | 53.5% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Goshen Township | 3.2 mi | 62.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Goshen Township | 3.9 mi | 40.8% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgmont Township | 4.9 mi | 55.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 5.1 mi | 69.9% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Bradford Township | 5.1 mi | 29.2% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thornbury Township (Delaware County), PA (12.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 16 | Westtown Township | 58.2% (±20.6 points) |
| 17 | Highland Township (Chester County) | 57.1% (±80.7 points) |
| 18 | Avondale | 56.6% (±37.7 points) |
| 19 | South Coatesville | 56.0% (±17.9 points) |
| 20 | Londonderry Township (Chester County) | 55.9% (±51.8 points) |
| 21 | West Marlborough Township | 55.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 22 | Kennett Square | 55.0% (±18.8 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 Westtown Township
Are renters in Westtown Township rent-burdened?
58.2% of renting households in Westtown 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 Westtown Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westtown Township, PA spends 36.7% (±9.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westtown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westtown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westtown 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 Westtown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:84104, 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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