How many renters in Lower Burrell, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.8% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Lower Burrell, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.8% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.7% (±12.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lower Burrell
| Share of income spent on rent | Lower Burrell | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.0% (±8.4 points) | 17.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.6% (±6.8 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±8.7 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.7% (±11.6 points) | 15.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.7% (±12.6 points) | 32.7% | 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.
Lower Burrell against Westmoreland County, its state and the nation
| Lower Burrell | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.8% (±13.0 points) | 39.7% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.7% (±12.6 points) | 32.7% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±2.5 points) | 26.8% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,235 (±$10,482) | $37,625 (±$1,561) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $911 (±$142) | $879 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lower Burrell, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (39.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Westmoreland County, Lower Burrell ranks 39 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1412 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 Lower Burrell
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Burrell | — | 37.8% (±13.0 points) | — |
| New Kensington | 2.0 mi | 32.6% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brackenridge | 2.1 mi | 22.2% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arnold | 2.5 mi | 39.6% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tarentum | 2.6 mi | 47.8% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Natrona Heights | 2.8 mi | 54.8% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Burrell Township | 3.4 mi | 39.6% (±61.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Deer Township | 3.5 mi | 46.8% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Allegheny County) | 3.7 mi | 50.1% (±14.7 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 Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Avonmore | 41.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 34 | Ligonier | 40.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 35 | Southwest Greensburg | 40.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Arnold | 39.6% (±14.4 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Upper Burrell Township | 39.6% (±61.9 points) |
| 38 | Export | 39.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 39 | Lower Burrell | 37.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | New Stanton | 36.7% (±12.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Smithton | 36.7% (±26.7 points) |
| 42 | North Irwin | 36.6% (±16.2 points) |
| 43 | Allegheny Township (Westmoreland County) | 35.1% (±22.1 points) |
| 44 | St. Clair Township | 34.7% (±23.8 points) |
| 45 | Mount Pleasant Township (Westmoreland County) | 34.3% (±15.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 Lower Burrell
Are renters in Lower Burrell rent-burdened?
37.8% of renting households in Lower Burrell 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 Lower Burrell spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lower Burrell, PA spends 27.4% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Burrell city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Burrell city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Burrell city, 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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