How many renters in Woodlyn, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.9% (±24.0 points) of renting households in Woodlyn, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.9% (±24.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.8% (±18.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.8% (±8.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Woodlyn
| Share of income spent on rent | Woodlyn | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.7% (±11.8 points) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.4% (±5.3 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±11.2 points) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.1% (±15.0 points) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.8% (±18.7 points) | 45.9% | 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.
Woodlyn against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Woodlyn | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.9% (±24.0 points) | 54.8% (±1.9 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.8% (±18.7 points) | 45.9% (±1.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.8% (±8.7 points) | 32.7% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,425 (±$7,633) | $49,812 (±$1,326) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,196 (±$301) | $1,372 (±$22) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Woodlyn, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Woodlyn ranks 2 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 58 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 Woodlyn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlyn | — | 68.9% (±24.0 points) | — |
| Ridley Park | 1.0 mi | 42.4% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Folsom | 1.3 mi | 54.0% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eddystone | 1.6 mi | 43.5% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Swarthmore | 1.7 mi | 32.4% (±19.7 points) | Lower |
| Rutledge | 1.9 mi | 4.9% (±47.7 points) | Lower |
| Nether Providence Township | 1.9 mi | 75.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkside | 1.9 mi | 71.6% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Park | 2.1 mi | 65.6% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Swarthmore, PA (32.4%), Rutledge, PA (4.9%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima | 90.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 2 | Woodlyn | 68.9% (±24.0 points) |
| 3 | Boothwyn | 60.5% (±21.7 points) |
| 4 | St. Davids | 59.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 | Folsom | 54.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Village Green-Green Ridge | 53.0% (±26.8 points) |
| 7 | Wayne | 49.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 8 | Broomall | 49.1% (±11.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Woodlyn is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ridley Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Woodlyn
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Woodlyn, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Woodlyn beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Woodlyn, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Woodlyn
Are renters in Woodlyn rent-burdened?
68.9% of renting households in Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn spend on rent?
The median renting household in Woodlyn, PA spends 35.8% (±8.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn CDP, Pennsylvania (place:86288, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Woodlyn at a glance
- Median rent in Woodlyn
- Rent by bedrooms in Woodlyn
- Renters and owners in Woodlyn
- Income and affordability in Woodlyn
- Home values in Woodlyn
- Homeowner costs in Woodlyn
- Property taxes in Woodlyn
- Types of homes in Woodlyn
- Bedrooms in Woodlyn
- Age of homes in Woodlyn
- Heating fuel in Woodlyn
- Commute and cars in Woodlyn
- Population growth in Woodlyn
- How long people stay in Woodlyn
- Crowding and facilities in Woodlyn
- Fair Market Rent in Woodlyn
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Delaware County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania