How many renters in Irwin, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
22.1% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Irwin, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
11.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 22.1% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 11.9% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Irwin
| Share of income spent on rent | Irwin | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.9% (±10.5 points) | 17.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.1% (±3.5 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.1% (±13.0 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 27.9% (±16.2 points) | 15.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±6.6 points) | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 11.9% (±6.0 points) | 32.7% | 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.
Irwin against Westmoreland County, its state and the nation
| Irwin | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 22.1% (±8.9 points) | 39.7% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 11.9% (±6.0 points) | 32.7% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±2.2 points) | 26.8% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,347 (±$6,936) | $37,625 (±$1,561) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,002 (±$79) | $879 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Irwin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Westmoreland County (39.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Westmoreland County, Irwin ranks 56 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 2057 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 Irwin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin | — | 22.1% (±8.9 points) | — |
| North Irwin | 1.1 mi | 36.6% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Huntingdon Township | 1.8 mi | 24.8% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manor | 2.2 mi | 15.2% (±60.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adamsburg | 2.5 mi | 100.0% (±76.1 points) | Higher |
| Penn | 3.0 mi | 16.3% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Westmoreland County) | 4.1 mi | 62.3% (±18.3 points) | Higher |
| Jeannette | 4.5 mi | 42.0% (±11.5 points) | Higher |
| Arona | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Adamsburg, PA (100.0%), Penn Township (Westmoreland County), PA (62.3%), Jeannette, PA (42.0%).
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 Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Murrysville | 32.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 51 | Mount Pleasant | 29.7% (±10.7 points) |
| 52 | Washington Township (Westmoreland County) | 29.0% (±17.0 points) |
| 53 | North Huntingdon Township | 24.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 54 | Oklahoma | 24.7% (±20.7 points) |
| 55 | West Newton | 24.1% (±19.5 points) |
| 56 | Irwin | 22.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 57 | Penn | 16.3% (±45.3 points) |
| 58 | East Huntingdon Township | 15.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 59 | Manor | 15.2% (±60.1 points) |
| 60 | Youngwood | 13.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 61 | South Huntingdon Township | 13.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 62 | Bell Township (Westmoreland County) | 13.6% (±47.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 Irwin
Are renters in Irwin rent-burdened?
22.1% of renting households in Irwin 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 Irwin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Irwin, PA spends 25.0% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irwin borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irwin borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irwin 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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