How many renters in Kennedy Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.8% (±17.6 points) of renting households in Kennedy Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.8% (±17.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.9% (±15.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.6% (±8.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kennedy Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Kennedy Township | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±12.7 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.4% (±22.8 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±8.7 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±11.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±8.1 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.9% (±15.6 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.
Kennedy Township against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Kennedy Township | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.8% (±17.6 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.9% (±15.6 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.6% (±8.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,755 (±$11,149) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,613 (±$250) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kennedy Township, 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, Kennedy Township ranks 82 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1415 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 Kennedy Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Township | — | 37.8% (±17.6 points) | — |
| Stowe Township | 1.7 mi | 40.0% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKees Rocks | 2.1 mi | 55.4% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township (Allegheny County) | 2.1 mi | 41.0% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Neville Township | 2.2 mi | 29.9% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Avon | 2.2 mi | 39.6% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emsworth | 2.4 mi | 63.2% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avalon | 2.4 mi | 44.2% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 2.7 mi | 37.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Stowe Township | 40.0% (±13.0 points) |
| 77 | Ben Avon | 39.6% (±13.9 points) |
| 78 | Moon Township | 39.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 79 | Forest Hills | 39.1% (±22.1 points) |
| 80 | Bridgeville | 38.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 81 (tie) | West Elizabeth | 37.8% (±56.3 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Kennedy Township | 37.8% (±17.6 points) |
| 83 (tie) | Bellevue | 37.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 83 (tie) | Shaler Township | 37.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 85 | Castle Shannon | 37.5% (±10.7 points) |
| 86 | East McKeesport | 37.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 87 | Baldwin Township | 36.9% (±33.5 points) |
| 88 | Millvale | 36.5% (±13.0 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 Kennedy Township
Are renters in Kennedy Township rent-burdened?
37.8% of renting households in Kennedy Township 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 Kennedy Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kennedy Township, PA spends 24.6% (±8.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennedy township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennedy township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennedy 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 Kennedy township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:39312, 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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