How many renters in Willow Grove, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.4% (±9.8 points) of renting households in Willow Grove, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.4% (±9.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.1% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Willow Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Willow Grove | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±8.0 points) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±6.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±6.3 points) | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.1% (±6.5 points) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.3% (±5.6 points) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.1% (±8.1 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Willow Grove against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Willow Grove | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.4% (±9.8 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.1% (±8.1 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±2.6 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,623 (±$11,568) | $65,931 (±$1,921) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,765 (±$63) | $1,683 (±$19) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Willow Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Willow Grove ranks 22 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 177 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 Willow Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove | — | 46.4% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Roslyn | 1.6 mi | 34.9% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hatboro | 2.2 mi | 39.8% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Abington Township | 2.3 mi | 49.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryn Athyn | 2.6 mi | 41.3% (±33.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Horsham | 2.7 mi | 43.3% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Moreland Township | 2.9 mi | 56.2% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warminster Heights | 3.3 mi | 36.6% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Dublin Township | 3.3 mi | 51.8% (±10.9 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Melrose Park | 53.5% (±35.8 points) |
| 17 | Audubon | 50.5% (±11.6 points) |
| 18 | Harleysville | 50.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 19 | Mont Clare | 48.7% (±38.1 points) |
| 20 | Bala Cynwyd | 48.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 21 | Plymouth Meeting | 47.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Willow Grove | 46.4% (±9.8 points) |
| 23 | Ardmore | 46.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Kulpsville | 45.7% (±17.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Oreland | 45.7% (±28.6 points) |
| 26 | Horsham | 43.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 27 | Wyndmoor | 42.3% (±29.6 points) |
| 28 | Pottsgrove | 40.6% (±48.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Willow Grove is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Upper Moreland Township, 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 Willow Grove
Are renters in Willow Grove rent-burdened?
46.4% of renting households in Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Willow Grove, PA spends 28.8% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Grove CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Grove CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove CDP, Pennsylvania (place:85408, 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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