How many renters in Blairsville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.3% (±15.6 points) of renting households in Blairsville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.3% (±15.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.0% (±14.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.7% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Blairsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Blairsville | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±6.7 points) | 17.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.4% (±9.7 points) | 10.7% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.7% (±12.5 points) | 10.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±10.1 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±6.7 points) | 7.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.0% (±14.1 points) | 41.8% | 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.
Blairsville against Indiana County, its state and the nation
| Blairsville | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.3% (±15.6 points) | 49.2% (±4.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.0% (±14.1 points) | 41.8% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.7% (±8.2 points) | 29.7% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,994 (±$8,145) | $32,750 (±$3,052) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $758 (±$127) | $800 (±$31) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Blairsville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Indiana County (49.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Indiana County, Blairsville ranks 11 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 823 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 Blairsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blairsville | — | 49.3% (±15.6 points) | — |
| Burrell Township (Indiana County) | 2.8 mi | 25.7% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Lick Township | 4.4 mi | 55.5% (±46.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Derry Township (Westmoreland County) | 4.8 mi | 50.8% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bolivar | 6.2 mi | 57.1% (±47.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Derry | 7.2 mi | 52.1% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Wheatfield Township | 7.9 mi | 45.5% (±55.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Indiana County) | 8.5 mi | 40.5% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conemaugh Township (Indiana County) | 8.6 mi | 22.3% (±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 Indiana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Marion Center | 59.3% (±37.0 points) |
| 6 | Black Lick Township | 55.5% (±46.3 points) |
| 7 | Pine Township (Indiana County) | 54.8% (±36.7 points) |
| 8 | Young Township (Indiana County) | 51.3% (±25.2 points) |
| 9 | White Township (Indiana County) | 50.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 | Brush Valley Township | 50.0% (±34.3 points) |
| 11 | Blairsville | 49.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 12 | Clymer | 48.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 13 | Cherryhill Township | 48.0% (±29.6 points) |
| 14 | West Wheatfield Township | 45.5% (±55.2 points) |
| 15 | Homer City | 43.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 16 | Plumville | 42.9% (±109.1 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Cherry Tree | 41.7% (±31.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Indiana 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 Blairsville
Are renters in Blairsville rent-burdened?
49.3% of renting households in Blairsville 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 Blairsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Blairsville, PA spends 29.7% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blairsville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blairsville borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blairsville 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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