How many renters in Dormont, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.0% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Dormont, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.0% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dormont
| Share of income spent on rent | Dormont | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±4.5 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.7% (±5.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±3.7 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±5.3 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±3.4 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±10.0 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.
Dormont against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Dormont | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.0% (±10.6 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±10.0 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±4.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,600 (±$10,138) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,106 (±$61) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Dormont, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, Dormont ranks 37 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 837 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 Dormont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormont | — | 49.0% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Mount Lebanon Township | 1.3 mi | 42.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin Township | 1.6 mi | 36.9% (±33.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Tree | 1.8 mi | 28.7% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Shannon | 2.1 mi | 37.5% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Allegheny County) | 2.2 mi | 21.5% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Carnegie | 2.7 mi | 31.8% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Heidelberg | 2.9 mi | 24.8% (±12.3 points) | Lower |
| Glendale | 2.9 mi | 22.1% (±20.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scott Township (Allegheny County), PA (21.5%), Carnegie, PA (31.8%), Heidelberg, PA (24.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Penn Hills Township | 50.7% (±7.7 points) |
| 32 | Ingram | 50.6% (±20.3 points) |
| 33 (tie) | Harrison Township (Allegheny County) | 50.1% (±14.7 points) |
| 33 (tie) | O'Hara Township | 50.1% (±23.3 points) |
| 35 | Verona | 49.7% (±18.1 points) |
| 36 | Brentwood | 49.2% (±16.3 points) |
| 37 | Dormont | 49.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 38 | Homestead | 48.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Monroeville | 48.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Pittsburgh | 48.4% (±1.8 points) |
| 41 | Tarentum | 47.8% (±21.2 points) |
| 42 | Pitcairn | 47.6% (±20.5 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Bradford Woods | 47.4% (±75.7 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 Dormont
Are renters in Dormont rent-burdened?
49.0% of renting households in Dormont 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 Dormont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dormont, PA spends 29.6% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dormont borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dormont borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dormont 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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