How many renters in McKees Rocks, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.4% (±18.8 points) of renting households in McKees Rocks, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.4% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in McKees Rocks
| Share of income spent on rent | McKees Rocks | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±6.5 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.7% (±15.2 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.9% (±6.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±6.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.3% (±11.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±15.1 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.
McKees Rocks against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| McKees Rocks | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.4% (±18.8 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±15.1 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±7.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,564 (±$11,730) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,081 (±$79) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In McKees Rocks, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Allegheny County (46.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, McKees Rocks ranks 17 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 538 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 McKees Rocks
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKees Rocks | — | 55.4% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Stowe Township | 0.9 mi | 40.0% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ingram | 1.7 mi | 50.6% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 1.8 mi | 37.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennedy Township | 2.1 mi | 37.8% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avalon | 2.2 mi | 44.2% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crafton | 2.5 mi | 60.9% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornburg | 2.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Avon | 2.7 mi | 39.6% (±13.9 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 Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Crafton | 60.9% (±11.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Whitehall | 59.5% (±16.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | North Versailles Township | 59.5% (±16.7 points) |
| 14 | Versailles | 58.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 15 | Wall | 56.1% (±28.0 points) |
| 16 | Crescent Township | 55.6% (±39.5 points) |
| 17 | McKees Rocks | 55.4% (±18.8 points) |
| 18 | Upper St. Clair Township | 55.1% (±15.0 points) |
| 19 | Hampton Township | 54.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 20 | Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) | 54.1% (±22.0 points) |
| 21 | Sewickley | 53.9% (±21.1 points) |
| 22 | White Oak | 53.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 23 | Wilkins Township | 53.0% (±15.2 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 McKees Rocks
Are renters in McKees Rocks rent-burdened?
55.4% of renting households in McKees Rocks 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 McKees Rocks spend on rent?
The median renting household in McKees Rocks, PA spends 31.8% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McKees Rocks borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McKees Rocks borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McKees Rocks 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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