How many renters in Fairchance, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.4% (±20.5 points) of renting households in Fairchance, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.4% (±20.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.6% (±19.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.5% (±23.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairchance
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairchance | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.7% (±14.2 points) | 19.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±14.4 points) | 11.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±15.3 points) | 14.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±12.7 points) | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.8% (±5.9 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.6% (±19.6 points) | 35.2% | 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.
Fairchance against Fayette County, its state and the nation
| Fairchance | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.4% (±20.5 points) | 43.5% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.6% (±19.6 points) | 35.2% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.5% (±23.3 points) | 27.1% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $16,607 (±$15,827) | $32,516 (±$2,355) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $685 (±$63) | $793 (±$18) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fairchance, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fayette County (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Fayette County, Fairchance ranks 9 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 537 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 Fairchance
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchance | — | 55.4% (±20.5 points) | — |
| Georges Township | 2.6 mi | 9.7% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Smithfield | 3.3 mi | 67.9% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Union Township | 3.6 mi | 32.1% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leith-Hatfield | 3.8 mi | 62.5% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopwood | 4.5 mi | 17.5% (±49.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Uniontown | 4.8 mi | 65.6% (±70.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uniontown | 5.4 mi | 49.2% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Uniontown | 5.7 mi | 52.3% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Georges Township, PA (9.7%).
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 Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Smithfield | 67.9% (±22.2 points) |
| 4 | Perryopolis | 66.1% (±22.6 points) |
| 5 | Luzerne Township | 61.9% (±45.4 points) |
| 6 | Nicholson Township (Fayette County) | 61.2% (±52.9 points) |
| 7 | Everson | 58.9% (±19.2 points) |
| 8 | Franklin Township (Fayette County) | 57.1% (±36.9 points) |
| 9 | Fairchance | 55.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Fayette County) | 53.9% (±29.7 points) |
| 11 | Masontown | 52.9% (±27.4 points) |
| 12 | North Union Township (Fayette County) | 52.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 13 | Uniontown | 49.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 14 | Redstone Township | 48.7% (±21.7 points) |
| 15 | Point Marion | 48.6% (±28.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Fayette 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 Fairchance
Are renters in Fairchance rent-burdened?
55.4% of renting households in Fairchance 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 Fairchance spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairchance, PA spends 35.5% (±23.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairchance borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairchance borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairchance 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 Fairchance borough, Pennsylvania (place:24536, 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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