How many renters in East McKeesport, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.2% (±15.6 points) of renting households in East McKeesport, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.2% (±15.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.4% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in East McKeesport
| Share of income spent on rent | East McKeesport | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.7% (±12.4 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±6.7 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.2% (±12.6 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.0% (±12.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.8% (±2.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.4% (±15.4 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.
East McKeesport against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| East McKeesport | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.2% (±15.6 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.4% (±15.4 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±4.6 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,859 (±$9,190) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $780 (±$26) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East McKeesport, 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, East McKeesport ranks 86 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1441 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 East McKeesport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East McKeesport | — | 37.2% (±15.6 points) | — |
| North Versailles Township | 0.6 mi | 59.5% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmerding | 0.7 mi | 46.5% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wall | 1.2 mi | 56.1% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turtle Creek | 1.8 mi | 32.8% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pittsburgh | 1.8 mi | 36.4% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pitcairn | 2.3 mi | 47.6% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duquesne | 2.4 mi | 43.5% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chalfant | 2.4 mi | 41.1% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 92 | Edgewood | 34.4% (±11.9 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 East McKeesport
Are renters in East McKeesport rent-burdened?
37.2% of renting households in East McKeesport 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 East McKeesport spend on rent?
The median renting household in East McKeesport, PA spends 25.8% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East McKeesport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East McKeesport borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East McKeesport 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 East McKeesport borough, Pennsylvania (place:21444, 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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Figures last updated on .
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