How many renters in Houston, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.3% (±21.8 points) of renting households in Houston, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.3% (±21.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.0% (±18.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.0% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Houston
| Share of income spent on rent | Houston | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±5.5 points) | 23.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.6% (±4.1 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±7.3 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±13.8 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.3% (±12.2 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.0% (±18.1 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.
Houston against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Houston | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.3% (±21.8 points) | 40.3% (±3.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.0% (±18.1 points) | 31.8% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.0% (±4.9 points) | 25.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $17,973 (±$3,073) | $44,808 (±$2,429) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $775 (±$228) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Houston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in 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, Houston ranks 6 of 64 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 226 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 Houston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | — | 67.3% (±21.8 points) | — |
| McGovern | 1.2 mi | 22.7% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canonsburg | 1.6 mi | 41.3% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Chartiers Township | 2.0 mi | 37.9% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muse | 3.0 mi | 43.2% (±68.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Strabane Township | 3.5 mi | 33.1% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Southpointe | 3.6 mi | 38.6% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Cecil Township | 4.6 mi | 31.6% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| Cecil-Bishop | 4.9 mi | 27.6% (±28.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Canonsburg, PA (41.3%), North Strabane Township, PA (33.1%), Southpointe, PA (38.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Beallsville | 100.0% (±57.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Deemston | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Nottingham Township | 100.0% (±132.7 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Washington County) | 74.2% (±23.6 points) |
| 5 | Speers | 72.3% (±33.7 points) |
| 6 | Houston | 67.3% (±21.8 points) |
| 7 | Cross Creek Township | 67.1% (±41.7 points) |
| 8 | Coal Center | 59.2% (±51.5 points) |
| 9 | Donora | 58.5% (±22.5 points) |
| 10 | Smith Township | 56.6% (±26.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Claysville | 56.0% (±81.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Blaine Township | 56.0% (±57.7 points) |
Showing 12 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 Houston
Are renters in Houston rent-burdened?
67.3% of renting households in Houston 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 Houston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Houston, PA spends 35.0% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston borough, Pennsylvania
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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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