How many renters in Kittanning, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.1% (±12.9 points) of renting households in Kittanning, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.1% (±12.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.0% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kittanning
| Share of income spent on rent | Kittanning | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±8.4 points) | 22.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.6% (±10.0 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±5.4 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.1% (±8.5 points) | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.1% (±7.2 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.0% (±10.7 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.
Kittanning against Armstrong County, its state and the nation
| Kittanning | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.1% (±12.9 points) | 43.3% (±4.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.0% (±10.7 points) | 31.8% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±3.0 points) | 26.3% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,175 (±$5,027) | $37,911 (±$2,977) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $705 (±$193) | $785 (±$40) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kittanning, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Armstrong County (43.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Armstrong County, Kittanning ranks 23 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1173 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 Kittanning
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittanning | — | 42.1% (±12.9 points) | — |
| West Kittanning | 1.3 mi | 35.8% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Applewold | 1.4 mi | 65.7% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hills | 1.7 mi | 50.7% (±54.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rayburn Township | 1.7 mi | 31.7% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manorville | 2.8 mi | 37.9% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Franklin Township | 3.4 mi | 48.3% (±40.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ford City | 4.2 mi | 44.9% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manor Township (Armstrong County) | 4.4 mi | 18.5% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manor Township (Armstrong County), PA (18.5%).
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 Armstrong County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | East Franklin Township | 48.3% (±40.1 points) |
| 18 | Pine Township (Armstrong County) | 46.7% (±26.8 points) |
| 19 | Apollo | 45.6% (±19.1 points) |
| 20 (tie) | North Apollo | 45.4% (±25.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | South Bethlehem | 45.4% (±33.2 points) |
| 22 | Ford City | 44.9% (±20.2 points) |
| 23 | Kittanning | 42.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 24 | Ford Cliff | 40.0% (±107.8 points) |
| 25 | Boggs Township (Armstrong County) | 39.4% (±26.4 points) |
| 26 | Manorville | 37.9% (±36.1 points) |
| 27 | West Kittanning | 35.8% (±17.3 points) |
| 28 | Washington Township (Armstrong County) | 35.5% (±59.3 points) |
| 29 | South Bend Township | 33.3% (±73.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Armstrong 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 Kittanning
Are renters in Kittanning rent-burdened?
42.1% of renting households in Kittanning 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 Kittanning spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kittanning, PA spends 28.0% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittanning borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittanning borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittanning 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 Kittanning borough, Pennsylvania (place:40040, 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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