How many renters in Jefferson Hills, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.4% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Jefferson Hills, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.4% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.3% (±11.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jefferson Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Jefferson Hills | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.9% (±8.6 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.5% (±10.7 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±12.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.7% (±5.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±8.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.3% (±11.4 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.
Jefferson Hills against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Hills | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.4% (±14.4 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.3% (±11.4 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±6.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,479 (±$25,286) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,355 (±$93) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Jefferson Hills, 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, Jefferson Hills ranks 60 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1107 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 Jefferson Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hills | — | 43.4% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Pleasant Hills | 2.4 mi | 43.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Park Township | 2.7 mi | 44.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clairton | 2.8 mi | 75.6% (±13.5 points) | Higher |
| West Elizabeth | 3.1 mi | 37.8% (±56.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth | 3.4 mi | 19.3% (±16.4 points) | Lower |
| Glassport | 3.6 mi | 43.2% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gastonville | 4.1 mi | 68.2% (±33.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Washington County) | 4.3 mi | 74.2% (±23.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elizabeth, PA (19.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clairton, PA (75.6%), Union Township (Washington County), PA (74.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Baldwin | 44.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 55 | Avalon | 44.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 56 | West Mifflin | 43.8% (±14.1 points) |
| 57 | Findlay Township | 43.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Bell Acres | 43.5% (±79.0 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Duquesne | 43.5% (±13.9 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Jefferson Hills | 43.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Pleasant Hills | 43.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 62 | Glassport | 43.2% (±18.0 points) |
| 63 | Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 43.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 64 | Glenfield | 42.9% (±91.2 points) |
| 65 | Munhall | 42.6% (±13.6 points) |
| 66 | Springdale | 42.5% (±12.9 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 Jefferson Hills
Are renters in Jefferson Hills rent-burdened?
43.4% of renting households in Jefferson Hills 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 Jefferson Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jefferson Hills, PA spends 25.1% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Hills borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Hills borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Hills 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 Jefferson Hills borough, Pennsylvania (place:37955, 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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