How many renters in Pittsburg, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Pittsburg, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.8% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.4% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pittsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Pittsburg | Crawford County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±4.0 points) | 16.9% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±3.6 points) | 10.2% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.8% (±3.3 points) | 12.0% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±3.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±3.9 points) | 10.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.8% (±6.0 points) | 40.2% | 34.5% | 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.
Pittsburg against Crawford County, its state and the nation
| Pittsburg | Crawford County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±7.2 points) | 50.7% (±6.0 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.8% (±6.0 points) | 40.2% (±5.0 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.4% (±3.1 points) | 30.3% (±2.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,640 (±$3,400) | $31,603 (±$3,070) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $854 (±$39) | $849 (±$34) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Pittsburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Crawford County (50.7%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Crawford County, Pittsburg ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 308 of 1,310.
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 Pittsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | — | 52.8% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Frontenac | 3.1 mi | 35.7% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baker Township (Crawford County) | 4.1 mi | 43.5% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Crawford County) | 6.5 mi | 50.6% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South West Township | 6.9 mi | 5.0% (±69.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mindenmines | 7.9 mi | 5.0% (±69.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherokee | 8.3 mi | 59.3% (±46.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weir | 8.3 mi | 31.0% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arma | 8.9 mi | 63.9% (±32.0 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 Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Arcadia | 88.9% (±99.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Crawford County) | 88.9% (±99.3 points) |
| 3 | Sheridan Township (Crawford County) | 65.6% (±42.8 points) |
| 4 | Arma | 63.9% (±32.0 points) |
| 5 | Cherokee | 59.3% (±46.7 points) |
| 6 | Pittsburg | 52.8% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 | Girard | 51.7% (±20.3 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Crawford County) | 50.6% (±23.5 points) |
| 9 | McCune | 46.9% (±28.3 points) |
| 10 | Baker Township (Crawford County) | 43.5% (±34.6 points) |
| 11 | Frontenac | 35.7% (±16.8 points) |
| 12 | Osage Township (Crawford County) | 35.5% (±25.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Crawford 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 Pittsburg
Are renters in Pittsburg rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pittsburg, KS spends 31.4% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, Kansas
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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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