How many renters in Willow Street, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.6% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Willow Street, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.6% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 60.1% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.6% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Willow Street
| Share of income spent on rent | Willow Street | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±8.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±11.4 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.9% (±2.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±5.1 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 60.1% (±10.0 points) | 37.8% | 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 Street against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Willow Street | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.6% (±11.2 points) | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 60.1% (±10.0 points) | 37.8% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.6% (±2.3 points) | 28.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $95,625 (±$23,005) | $58,477 (±$1,918) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,672 (±$769) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Willow Street, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Lancaster County (46.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lancaster County, Willow Street ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 65 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 Street
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Street | — | 67.6% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Pequea Township | 1.5 mi | 28.0% (±18.8 points) | Lower |
| Lampeter | 1.7 mi | 36.2% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) | 4.0 mi | 55.8% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strasburg Township | 4.2 mi | 53.2% (±52.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conestoga | 4.4 mi | 0.0% (±112.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 4.5 mi | 46.6% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Strasburg | 4.5 mi | 36.0% (±26.1 points) | Lower |
| Millersville | 4.6 mi | 51.3% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pequea Township, PA (28.0%), Lancaster, PA (46.6%), Strasburg, PA (36.0%).
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 Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swartzville | 100.0% (±72.0 points) |
| 2 | Salunga | 87.5% (±27.9 points) |
| 3 | Landisville | 77.4% (±47.0 points) |
| 4 | Willow Street | 67.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 5 | Rothsville | 66.6% (±37.2 points) |
| 6 | Gap | 64.4% (±22.8 points) |
| 7 | Maytown | 58.2% (±39.2 points) |
| 8 | Brownstown (community) | 55.9% (±47.3 points) |
| 9 | Leola | 54.1% (±15.3 points) |
| 10 | East Earl | 52.0% (±78.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Willow Street is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside West Lampeter 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 Street
Are renters in Willow Street rent-burdened?
67.6% of renting households in Willow Street 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 Street spend on rent?
The median renting household in Willow Street, PA spends 37.6% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Street CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Street CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willow Street 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 Street CDP, Pennsylvania (place:85464, 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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