How many renters in Edgewood, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.4% (±11.9 points) of renting households in Edgewood, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.4% (±11.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.7% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.0% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edgewood
| Share of income spent on rent | Edgewood | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±8.9 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.4% (±17.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.7% (±11.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±5.1 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±7.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.7% (±9.5 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.
Edgewood against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Edgewood | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.4% (±11.9 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.7% (±9.5 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.0% (±3.5 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,798 (±$8,848) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,150 (±$105) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Edgewood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Allegheny County (46.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, Edgewood ranks 92 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1562 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 Edgewood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | — | 34.4% (±11.9 points) | — |
| Swissvale | 0.8 mi | 52.4% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| Wilkinsburg | 1.1 mi | 51.9% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Rankin | 1.2 mi | 22.2% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 1.6 mi | 39.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Hills | 1.7 mi | 32.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitaker | 2.1 mi | 31.8% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead | 2.1 mi | 48.8% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock | 2.2 mi | 69.2% (±17.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Swissvale, PA (52.4%), Wilkinsburg, PA (51.9%), Braddock, PA (69.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 93 | Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 34.2% (±46.5 points) |
| 94 | Turtle Creek | 32.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 95 | Springdale Township | 32.6% (±16.0 points) |
| 96 | West Deer Township | 32.4% (±18.7 points) |
| 97 | Braddock Hills | 32.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 98 | Dravosburg | 31.9% (±19.0 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 Edgewood
Are renters in Edgewood rent-burdened?
34.4% of renting households in Edgewood 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 Edgewood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edgewood, PA spends 23.0% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewood borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewood borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewood 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 Edgewood borough, Pennsylvania (place:22520, 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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