How many renters in Leechburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.6% (±15.6 points) of renting households in Leechburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.6% (±15.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.5% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±7.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Leechburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Leechburg | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.4% (±13.8 points) | 22.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±6.2 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.1% (±7.5 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±10.1 points) | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±7.4 points) | 11.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.5% (±13.7 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.
Leechburg against Armstrong County, its state and the nation
| Leechburg | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.6% (±15.6 points) | 43.3% (±4.8 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.5% (±13.7 points) | 31.8% (±4.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±7.4 points) | 26.3% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,750 (±$15,139) | $37,911 (±$2,977) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $814 (±$133) | $785 (±$40) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Leechburg, 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, Leechburg ranks 14 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 814 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 Leechburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leechburg | — | 49.6% (±15.6 points) | — |
| Hyde Park | 0.7 mi | 53.8% (±48.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Leechburg | 0.9 mi | 57.5% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allegheny Township (Westmoreland County) | 2.2 mi | 35.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vandergrift | 2.6 mi | 44.4% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilpin Township | 2.7 mi | 18.6% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parks Township | 2.9 mi | 65.7% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Vandergrift | 3.1 mi | 41.7% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Apollo | 3.5 mi | 45.4% (±25.4 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 Armstrong County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kittanning Township | 62.6% (±25.0 points) |
| 9 | Redbank Township (Armstrong County) | 60.3% (±31.8 points) |
| 10 | Kiskiminetas Township | 59.9% (±23.1 points) |
| 11 | Burrell Township (Armstrong County) | 53.2% (±48.6 points) |
| 12 | Cowanshannock Township | 51.3% (±29.1 points) |
| 13 | Plumcreek Township | 50.7% (±33.2 points) |
| 14 | Leechburg | 49.6% (±15.6 points) |
| 15 | Elderton | 49.1% (±21.4 points) |
| 16 | Mahoning Township (Armstrong County) | 48.6% (±41.7 points) |
| 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) |
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 Leechburg
Are renters in Leechburg rent-burdened?
49.6% of renting households in Leechburg 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 Leechburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Leechburg, PA spends 29.8% (±7.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leechburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leechburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leechburg 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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