How many renters in Bethel Park, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.5% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Bethel Park, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.5% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.3% (±6.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bethel Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Bethel Park | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±7.1 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.7% (±6.9 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±5.3 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.7% (±4.3 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±3.4 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.3% (±6.4 points) | 37.4% | 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.
Bethel Park against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Bethel Park | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.5% (±7.2 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.3% (±6.4 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±3.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,570 (±$8,708) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,311 (±$71) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bethel Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Allegheny County (46.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, Bethel Park ranks 69 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1201 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 Bethel Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park | — | 41.5% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Upper St. Clair Township | 2.6 mi | 55.1% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Park Township | 2.8 mi | 44.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Shannon | 3.1 mi | 37.5% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall | 3.5 mi | 59.5% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Lebanon Township | 3.7 mi | 42.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| McMurray | 4.0 mi | 50.0% (±83.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin Township | 4.1 mi | 36.9% (±33.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hills | 4.1 mi | 43.4% (±19.7 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 Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 43.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 64 | Glenfield | 42.9% (±91.2 points) |
| 65 | Munhall | 42.6% (±13.6 points) |
| 66 | Springdale | 42.5% (±12.9 points) |
| 67 | Mount Lebanon Township | 42.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 68 | Coraopolis | 42.1% (±11.5 points) |
| 69 | Bethel Park | 41.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Chalfant | 41.1% (±22.4 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Oakmont | 41.1% (±10.0 points) |
| 72 | Robinson Township (Allegheny County) | 41.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 73 | Plum | 40.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 74 | North Fayette Township | 40.3% (±12.7 points) |
| 75 | Sharpsburg | 40.1% (±11.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 127 places in Allegheny 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 Bethel Park
Are renters in Bethel Park rent-burdened?
41.5% of renting households in Bethel Park 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 Bethel Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bethel Park, PA spends 24.7% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel Park municipality, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel Park municipality, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel Park municipality, 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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