What percentage of people rent in Chalfant, PA?
49.2% (±14.8 points) of the occupied homes in Chalfant, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 194 renting households against 200 that own their home.
In Chalfant, the share of households that rent went from 32.7% in 2015–2019 to 49.2% in 2020–2024 (+16.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 49.2% (±14.8 points)
- Renting households
- 194 (±96)
- Median renter income
- $50,417 (±$34,684)
Who rents and who owns in Chalfant
| Chalfant | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 49.2% (±14.8 points) | 34.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 194 (±96) | 190,128 (±2,721) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 200 (±61) | 355,674 (±2,959) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.4 (±0.3) | 1.9 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $50,417 (±$34,684) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $77,273 (±$14,056) | $101,709 (±$1,030) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Chalfant, the renter share is not measurably different from Allegheny County (34.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Allegheny County, Chalfant ranks 23 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 152 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Chalfant has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.7% (±10.4 points) | 49.2% (±14.8 points) | +16.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $605 (±$60) | $799 (±$128) | +32.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,161 (±$9,192) | $59,120 (±$3,921) | +43.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Chalfant
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfant | — | 49.2% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Turtle Creek | 0.9 mi | 72.0% (±7.2 points) | Higher |
| East Pittsburgh | 0.9 mi | 58.7% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Braddock | 1.0 mi | 52.7% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Hills | 1.2 mi | 47.9% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 1.3 mi | 24.7% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Wilkins Township | 1.4 mi | 37.4% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock | 1.7 mi | 65.1% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmerding | 1.9 mi | 66.0% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forest Hills, PA (24.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Turtle Creek, PA (72.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | North Braddock | 52.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 18 | Sharpsburg | 52.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Etna | 52.3% (±8.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Pittsburgh | 52.3% (±0.8 points) |
| 21 | Aleppo Township (Allegheny County) | 52.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 22 | Swissvale | 51.1% (±4.4 points) |
| 23 | Chalfant | 49.2% (±14.8 points) |
| 24 | McKeesport | 49.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 25 | Versailles | 48.8% (±7.9 points) |
| 26 | Stowe Township | 48.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 27 | Braddock Hills | 47.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 28 | Neville Township | 47.1% (±7.9 points) |
| 29 | Carnegie | 46.5% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chalfant
How many renters are there in Chalfant?
Chalfant has an estimated 194 (±96) renting households, 49.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Chalfant?
In Chalfant, the share of households that rent went from 32.7% in 2015–2019 to 49.2% in 2020–2024 (+16.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Chalfant?
A renting household in Chalfant has 1.4 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Chalfant?
The median renting household in Chalfant, PA has an income of $50,417 (±$34,684) a year, against $77,273 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalfant borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalfant borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalfant borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalfant borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalfant borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Chalfant borough, Pennsylvania (place:12496, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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