How many renters in Castle Shannon, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.5% (±10.7 points) of renting households in Castle Shannon, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.5% (±10.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.7% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.6% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Castle Shannon
| Share of income spent on rent | Castle Shannon | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±8.7 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.8% (±9.2 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.7% (±8.7 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±8.3 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.8% (±4.4 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.7% (±9.7 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.
Castle Shannon against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Castle Shannon | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.5% (±10.7 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.7% (±9.7 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.6% (±3.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,301 (±$5,627) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,126 (±$117) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Castle Shannon, 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, Castle Shannon ranks 85 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1425 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 Castle Shannon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Shannon | — | 37.5% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Baldwin Township | 1.0 mi | 36.9% (±33.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall | 1.6 mi | 59.5% (±16.9 points) | Higher |
| Mount Lebanon Township | 1.7 mi | 42.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dormont | 2.1 mi | 49.0% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 2.3 mi | 49.2% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Park | 3.1 mi | 41.5% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Allegheny County) | 3.5 mi | 21.5% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Mount Oliver | 3.6 mi | 61.2% (±13.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scott Township (Allegheny County), PA (21.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Whitehall, PA (59.5%), Mount Oliver, PA (61.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Forest Hills | 39.1% (±22.1 points) |
| 80 | Bridgeville | 38.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 81 (tie) | West Elizabeth | 37.8% (±56.3 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Kennedy Township | 37.8% (±17.6 points) |
| 83 (tie) | Bellevue | 37.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 83 (tie) | Shaler Township | 37.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 85 | Castle Shannon | 37.5% (±10.7 points) |
| 86 | East McKeesport | 37.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 87 | Baldwin Township | 36.9% (±33.5 points) |
| 88 | Millvale | 36.5% (±13.0 points) |
| 89 | East Pittsburgh | 36.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 90 | Blawnox | 36.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 91 | Indiana Township | 35.3% (±17.6 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 Castle Shannon
Are renters in Castle Shannon rent-burdened?
37.5% of renting households in Castle Shannon 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 Castle Shannon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Castle Shannon, PA spends 24.6% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Shannon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Shannon borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Shannon 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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