How many renters in Harrison Township (Allegheny County), PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.1% (±14.7 points) of renting households in Harrison Township (Allegheny County), PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.1% (±14.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.4% (±11.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harrison Township (Allegheny County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Harrison Township (Allegheny County) | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±6.8 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±7.1 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±9.5 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.9% (±8.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±8.7 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.4% (±11.9 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.
Harrison Township (Allegheny County) against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Harrison Township (Allegheny County) | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.1% (±14.7 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.4% (±11.9 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±4.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,208 (±$7,708) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $873 (±$107) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Harrison Township (Allegheny County), 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, Harrison Township (Allegheny County) ranks 33 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 769 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 Harrison Township (Allegheny County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township (Allegheny County) | — | 50.1% (±14.7 points) | — |
| Brackenridge | 2.3 mi | 22.2% (±14.7 points) | Lower |
| Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 2.8 mi | 34.2% (±46.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tarentum | 3.2 mi | 47.8% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Burrell | 3.7 mi | 37.8% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport | 3.9 mi | 23.7% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
| Allegheny Township (Westmoreland County) | 4.4 mi | 35.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Deer Township | 4.6 mi | 46.8% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frazer Township | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±58.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brackenridge, PA (22.2%), Freeport, PA (23.7%).
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 Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Pennsbury Village | 51.1% (±27.4 points) |
| 28 | Aleppo Township (Allegheny County) | 51.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 29 | Collier Township | 50.9% (±15.5 points) |
| 30 | North Braddock | 50.8% (±14.0 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 127 places in Allegheny County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Harrison Township (Allegheny County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Natrona Heights.
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 Harrison Township (Allegheny County)
Are renters in Harrison Township (Allegheny County) rent-burdened?
50.1% of renting households in Harrison Township (Allegheny County) 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 Harrison Township (Allegheny County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harrison Township (Allegheny County), PA spends 30.0% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison township, Allegheny County, 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 Harrison township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:32832, in state:42 county:003).
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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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