How many renters in Leetsdale, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.1% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Leetsdale, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.1% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 20.1% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Leetsdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Leetsdale | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±11.7 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.6% (±5.0 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.1% (±16.6 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 26.9% (±12.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±7.1 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 20.1% (±10.6 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.
Leetsdale against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Leetsdale | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.1% (±12.8 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 20.1% (±10.6 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±2.8 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,500 (±$11,260) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $959 (±$216) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Leetsdale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Allegheny County (46.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, Leetsdale ranks 105 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1809 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 Leetsdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leetsdale | — | 29.1% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Crescent Township | 0.9 mi | 55.6% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leet Township | 0.9 mi | 71.4% (±48.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Heights | 1.3 mi | 32.7% (±51.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgeworth | 1.4 mi | 14.3% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ambridge | 2.0 mi | 54.3% (±12.2 points) | Higher |
| Ambridge Heights | 2.0 mi | 32.9% (±49.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sewickley | 2.6 mi | 53.9% (±21.1 points) | Higher |
| Bell Acres | 2.8 mi | 43.5% (±79.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ambridge, PA (54.3%), Sewickley, PA (53.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99 (tie) | Carnegie | 31.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 99 (tie) | Whitaker | 31.8% (±18.2 points) |
| 99 (tie) | Ohio Township | 31.8% (±23.4 points) |
| 102 | Neville Township | 29.9% (±14.8 points) |
| 103 | Reserve Township | 29.6% (±30.9 points) |
| 104 | Cheswick | 29.2% (±28.3 points) |
| 105 | Leetsdale | 29.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 106 | Green Tree | 28.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 107 | Kilbuck Township | 28.6% (±83.4 points) |
| 108 | Oakdale | 28.1% (±16.8 points) |
| 109 | Port Vue | 27.0% (±24.9 points) |
| 110 | Heidelberg | 24.8% (±12.3 points) |
| 111 | Pine Township (Allegheny County) | 22.3% (±14.3 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 Leetsdale
Are renters in Leetsdale rent-burdened?
29.1% of renting households in Leetsdale 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 Leetsdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Leetsdale, PA spends 26.1% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leetsdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leetsdale borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leetsdale 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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