How many renters in Ambridge, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.3% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Ambridge, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.3% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.9% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ambridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Ambridge | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±6.1 points) | 17.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±6.5 points) | 14.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.2% (±7.9 points) | 13.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.9% (±2.1 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±6.5 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.9% (±10.3 points) | 33.0% | 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.
Ambridge against Beaver County, its state and the nation
| Ambridge | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.3% (±12.2 points) | 42.3% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.9% (±10.3 points) | 33.0% (±2.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±7.0 points) | 26.8% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,364 (±$11,321) | $40,130 (±$3,186) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $969 (±$173) | $890 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ambridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Beaver County (42.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Beaver County, Ambridge ranks 11 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 583 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 Ambridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge | — | 54.3% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Ambridge Heights | 0.7 mi | 32.9% (±49.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Heights | 1.2 mi | 32.7% (±51.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Township (Beaver County) | 1.5 mi | 27.7% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leet Township | 1.7 mi | 71.4% (±48.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leetsdale | 2.0 mi | 29.1% (±12.8 points) | Lower |
| Aliquippa | 2.2 mi | 48.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township (Beaver County) | 2.4 mi | 51.6% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent Township | 2.5 mi | 55.6% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leetsdale, PA (29.1%).
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 Beaver County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Greene Township (Beaver County) | 70.4% (±50.8 points) |
| 6 | Raccoon Township | 67.4% (±58.9 points) |
| 7 | Frankfort Springs | 66.7% (±120.2 points) |
| 8 | Industry | 65.9% (±38.2 points) |
| 9 | New Sewickley Township | 65.5% (±22.6 points) |
| 10 | Chippewa Township | 61.5% (±23.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Ambridge | 54.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Rochester Township | 54.3% (±40.1 points) |
| 13 | East Rochester | 52.1% (±18.7 points) |
| 14 | Hopewell Township (Beaver County) | 51.6% (±16.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Aliquippa | 48.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Freedom | 48.4% (±28.3 points) |
| 15 (tie) | South Beaver Township | 48.4% (±42.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Beaver 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 Ambridge
Are renters in Ambridge rent-burdened?
54.3% of renting households in Ambridge 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 Ambridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ambridge, PA spends 31.6% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambridge borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambridge borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambridge 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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