How many renters in McDonald, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.3% (±15.7 points) of renting households in McDonald, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.3% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.3% (±14.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±12.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in McDonald
| Share of income spent on rent | McDonald | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.1% (±9.6 points) | 23.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.9% (±16.3 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.1% (±3.3 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.6% (±5.8 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±5.4 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.3% (±14.7 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.
McDonald against Washington County, its state and the nation
| McDonald | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.3% (±15.7 points) | 40.3% (±3.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.3% (±14.7 points) | 31.8% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±12.4 points) | 25.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,750 (±$19,441) | $44,808 (±$2,429) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $858 (±$47) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In McDonald, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (40.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, McDonald ranks 23 of 64 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1115 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 McDonald
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald | — | 43.3% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Sturgeon | 1.3 mi | 0.0% (±87.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Fayette Township | 2.8 mi | 45.1% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midway | 3.1 mi | 25.6% (±56.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakdale | 3.2 mi | 28.1% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Fayette Township | 3.5 mi | 40.3% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cecil-Bishop | 4.2 mi | 27.6% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cecil Township | 4.3 mi | 31.6% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township (Washington County) | 4.8 mi | 25.9% (±25.0 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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | 47.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 18 | West Pike Run Township | 45.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 19 | East Washington | 45.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Bentleyville | 44.0% (±20.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Washington | 44.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 22 | North Bethlehem Township | 43.9% (±56.3 points) |
| 23 | McDonald | 43.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 24 | Centerville (Washington County) | 42.1% (±46.3 points) |
| 25 | Canonsburg | 41.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 26 | Charleroi | 41.1% (±14.2 points) |
| 27 | Burgettstown | 39.9% (±23.4 points) |
| 28 | Canton Township (Washington County) | 39.0% (±18.1 points) |
| 29 | West Brownsville | 38.8% (±37.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 64 places in Washington 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 McDonald
Are renters in McDonald rent-burdened?
43.3% of renting households in McDonald 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 McDonald spend on rent?
The median renting household in McDonald, PA spends 25.6% (±12.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDonald borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDonald borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDonald 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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