How many renters in Yardley, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.9% (±17.2 points) of renting households in Yardley, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.9% (±17.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.3% (±16.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.5% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Yardley
| Share of income spent on rent | Yardley | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.1% (±11.6 points) | 13.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±14.1 points) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.0% (±18.6 points) | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±13.1 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±6.3 points) | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.3% (±16.0 points) | 39.3% | 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.
Yardley against Bucks County, its state and the nation
| Yardley | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.9% (±17.2 points) | 47.9% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.3% (±16.0 points) | 39.3% (±1.9 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.5% (±5.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,890 (±$9,522) | $61,935 (±$1,808) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,404 (±$250) | $1,605 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Yardley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bucks County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bucks County, Yardley ranks 43 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1496 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 Yardley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley | — | 35.9% (±17.2 points) | — |
| Lower Makefield Township | 1.1 mi | 34.8% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ewing Township | 2.7 mi | 47.3% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbourne | 3.7 mi | 47.2% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| The College of New Jersey | 3.8 mi | 80.6% (±37.3 points) | Higher |
| Morrisville | 3.8 mi | 21.4% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 4.1 mi | 58.4% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
| Fairless Hills | 4.4 mi | 74.8% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
| Newtown | 5.0 mi | 42.2% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: The College of New Jersey, NJ (80.6%), Trenton, NJ (58.4%), Fairless Hills, PA (74.8%).
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 Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 37 (tie) | Bedminster Township | 39.0% (±27.8 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Milford Township (Bucks County) | 39.0% (±31.9 points) |
| 39 | Warwick Township (Bucks County) | 38.3% (±25.1 points) |
| 40 | Sellersville | 38.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 41 | New Britain | 37.9% (±21.4 points) |
| 42 | Tinicum Township (Bucks County) | 36.8% (±31.4 points) |
| 43 | Yardley | 35.9% (±17.2 points) |
| 44 | Ivyland | 35.7% (±28.3 points) |
| 45 | Lower Makefield Township | 34.8% (±12.0 points) |
| 46 | Langhorne | 34.6% (±13.6 points) |
| 47 | Hilltown Township | 31.5% (±13.6 points) |
| 48 | Nockamixon Township | 24.7% (±17.0 points) |
| 49 | Wrightstown Township | 23.6% (±20.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks 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 Yardley
Are renters in Yardley rent-burdened?
35.9% of renting households in Yardley 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 Yardley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Yardley, PA spends 24.5% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yardley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yardley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yardley borough, Pennsylvania
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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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