How many renters in Willistown Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.4% (±20.9 points) of renting households in Willistown Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.4% (±20.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.4% (±20.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.3% (±17.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Willistown Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Willistown Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.2% (±13.4 points) | 13.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.1% (±7.5 points) | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.9% (±16.0 points) | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.4% (±5.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.0% (±4.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.4% (±20.3 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.
Willistown Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| Willistown Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.4% (±20.9 points) | 47.7% (±2.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.4% (±20.3 points) | 38.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.3% (±17.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $105,393 (±$35,019) | $72,048 (±$3,796) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,742 (±$411) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Willistown 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, Willistown Township ranks 35 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 921 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 Willistown Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willistown Township | — | 47.4% (±20.9 points) | — |
| Malvern | 2.4 mi | 36.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Goshen Township | 2.8 mi | 40.8% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Easttown Township | 3.3 mi | 50.2% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frazer | 3.9 mi | 34.7% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn | 4.0 mi | 55.6% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgmont Township | 4.0 mi | 55.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Whiteland Township | 4.4 mi | 45.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 4.6 mi | 55.3% (±13.4 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 Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Easttown Township | 50.2% (±26.0 points) |
| 30 | West Bradford Township | 50.0% (±40.7 points) |
| 31 | Upper Uwchlan Township | 49.6% (±42.5 points) |
| 32 | Uwchlan Township | 49.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 33 | Pennsbury Township | 48.9% (±22.9 points) |
| 34 | West Vincent Township | 47.5% (±23.3 points) |
| 35 | Willistown Township | 47.4% (±20.9 points) |
| 36 | Wallace Township | 46.3% (±41.5 points) |
| 37 | East Whiteland Township | 45.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 38 | East Marlborough Township | 44.9% (±32.0 points) |
| 39 | Kennett Township | 44.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 40 | London Britain Township | 44.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 41 | West Nottingham Township | 42.0% (±19.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Willistown Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Paoli.
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 Willistown Township
Are renters in Willistown Township rent-burdened?
47.4% of renting households in Willistown 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 Willistown Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Willistown Township, PA spends 26.3% (±17.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willistown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willistown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willistown 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 Willistown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:85352, 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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