How many renters in Cecil Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.6% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Cecil Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 21.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.6% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.7% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 21.0% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cecil Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Cecil Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 28.7% (±10.8 points) | 23.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.0% (±10.4 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±10.8 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.1% (±3.9 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±6.6 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.7% (±10.0 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.
Cecil Township against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Cecil Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.6% (±12.0 points) | 40.3% (±3.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.7% (±10.0 points) | 31.8% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 21.0% (±3.9 points) | 25.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $92,955 (±$36,302) | $44,808 (±$2,429) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,540 (±$140) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cecil Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (40.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Cecil Township ranks 37 of 64 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1712 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 Cecil Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Township | — | 31.6% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Canonsburg | 3.5 mi | 41.3% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Fayette Township | 4.0 mi | 45.1% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| McDonald | 4.3 mi | 43.3% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Houston | 4.6 mi | 67.3% (±21.8 points) | Higher |
| Sturgeon | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±87.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thompsonville | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±83.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chartiers Township | 5.3 mi | 37.9% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeville | 5.5 mi | 38.0% (±13.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Marianna | 36.0% (±72.1 points) |
| 32 | Finleyville | 35.5% (±19.2 points) |
| 33 | Long Branch | 34.8% (±37.3 points) |
| 34 | Independence Township (Washington County) | 33.4% (±27.0 points) |
| 35 | Dunlevy | 33.3% (±23.6 points) |
| 36 | North Strabane Township | 33.1% (±13.6 points) |
| 37 | Cecil Township | 31.6% (±12.0 points) |
| 38 | Peters Township (Washington County) | 31.1% (±20.5 points) |
| 39 | Monongahela | 30.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 40 | East Bethlehem Township | 30.0% (±20.8 points) |
| 41 | New Eagle | 29.9% (±18.0 points) |
| 42 | West Finley Township | 26.3% (±53.9 points) |
| 43 | Robinson Township (Washington County) | 25.9% (±25.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 64 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Cecil Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cecil-Bishop, Lawrence, Muse, Southpointe.
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 Cecil Township
Are renters in Cecil Township rent-burdened?
31.6% of renting households in Cecil Township 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 Cecil Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cecil Township, PA spends 21.0% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cecil township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cecil township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cecil township, Washington County, 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 Cecil township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:11800, in state:42 county:125).
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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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