How many renters in East Washington, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.1% (±18.9 points) of renting households in East Washington, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.1% (±18.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.7% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.0% (±11.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Washington
| Share of income spent on rent | East Washington | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.0% (±17.4 points) | 23.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±7.3 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.3% (±9.2 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.1% (±3.3 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±8.4 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.7% (±16.9 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.
East Washington against Washington County, its state and the nation
| East Washington | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.1% (±18.9 points) | 40.3% (±3.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.7% (±16.9 points) | 31.8% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.0% (±11.6 points) | 25.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,375 (±$30,192) | $44,808 (±$2,429) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $919 (±$117) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Washington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (40.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, East Washington ranks 19 of 64 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1022 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 Washington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Washington | — | 45.1% (±18.9 points) | — |
| Washington | 0.8 mi | 44.0% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Franklin Township | 1.8 mi | 20.5% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| South Strabane Township | 2.4 mi | 48.6% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfdale | 3.9 mi | 100.0% (±60.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Township (Washington County) | 4.0 mi | 39.0% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| McGovern | 4.3 mi | 22.7% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Houston | 5.3 mi | 67.3% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chartiers Township | 5.3 mi | 37.9% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Franklin Township, PA (20.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Cokeburg | 55.7% (±28.3 points) |
| 14 | California | 52.5% (±15.4 points) |
| 15 | North Charleroi | 50.0% (±30.1 points) |
| 16 | South Strabane Township | 48.6% (±17.9 points) |
| 17 | Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | 47.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 18 | West Pike Run Township | 45.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 19 | East Washington | 45.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Bentleyville | 44.0% (±20.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Washington | 44.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 22 | North Bethlehem Township | 43.9% (±56.3 points) |
| 23 | McDonald | 43.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 24 | Centerville (Washington County) | 42.1% (±46.3 points) |
| 25 | Canonsburg | 41.3% (±11.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 64 places in Washington 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 Washington
Are renters in East Washington rent-burdened?
45.1% of renting households in East Washington 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 Washington spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Washington, PA spends 24.0% (±11.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Washington borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Washington borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Washington 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 Washington borough, Pennsylvania (place:22016, 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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