How many renters in Canonsburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.3% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Canonsburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.3% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.8% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Canonsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Canonsburg | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.5% (±8.1 points) | 23.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±6.7 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.5% (±3.8 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±5.7 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.5% (±6.9 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.8% (±8.8 points) | 31.8% | 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.
Canonsburg against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Canonsburg | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.3% (±11.2 points) | 40.3% (±3.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.8% (±8.8 points) | 31.8% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±4.0 points) | 25.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,880 (±$14,532) | $44,808 (±$2,429) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,025 (±$83) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Canonsburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (40.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Canonsburg ranks 25 of 64 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1214 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 Canonsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canonsburg | — | 41.3% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Houston | 1.6 mi | 67.3% (±21.8 points) | Higher |
| Muse | 2.2 mi | 43.2% (±68.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southpointe | 2.3 mi | 38.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| McGovern | 2.9 mi | 22.7% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Strabane Township | 3.2 mi | 33.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chartiers Township | 3.4 mi | 37.9% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cecil Township | 3.5 mi | 31.6% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cecil-Bishop | 3.8 mi | 27.6% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Houston, PA (67.3%).
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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | East Washington | 45.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Bentleyville | 44.0% (±20.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Washington | 44.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 22 | North Bethlehem Township | 43.9% (±56.3 points) |
| 23 | McDonald | 43.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 24 | Centerville (Washington County) | 42.1% (±46.3 points) |
| 25 | Canonsburg | 41.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 26 | Charleroi | 41.1% (±14.2 points) |
| 27 | Burgettstown | 39.9% (±23.4 points) |
| 28 | Canton Township (Washington County) | 39.0% (±18.1 points) |
| 29 | West Brownsville | 38.8% (±37.4 points) |
| 30 | Chartiers Township | 37.9% (±23.8 points) |
| 31 | Marianna | 36.0% (±72.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 64 places in Washington 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 Canonsburg
Are renters in Canonsburg rent-burdened?
41.3% of renting households in Canonsburg 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 Canonsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Canonsburg, PA spends 26.4% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canonsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canonsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canonsburg borough, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Canonsburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:11152, in state:42).
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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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