How many renters in Monaca, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
28.4% (±9.4 points) of renting households in Monaca, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 28.4% (±9.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.1% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.7% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Monaca
| Share of income spent on rent | Monaca | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.1% (±9.0 points) | 17.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.8% (±8.9 points) | 14.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.7% (±8.2 points) | 13.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.1% (±7.0 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±4.4 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.1% (±8.3 points) | 33.0% | 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.
Monaca against Beaver County, its state and the nation
| Monaca | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 28.4% (±9.4 points) | 42.3% (±3.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.1% (±8.3 points) | 33.0% (±2.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.7% (±2.8 points) | 26.8% (±1.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,877 (±$9,134) | $40,130 (±$3,186) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $768 (±$126) | $890 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Monaca, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Beaver County (42.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Beaver County, Monaca ranks 38 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1835 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 Monaca
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monaca | — | 28.4% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Freedom | 1.0 mi | 48.4% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Rochester | 1.0 mi | 52.1% (±18.7 points) | Higher |
| Rochester | 1.4 mi | 44.0% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Run | 1.8 mi | 88.2% (±41.8 points) | Higher |
| Beaver | 1.9 mi | 43.1% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater | 2.1 mi | 45.8% (±14.2 points) | Higher |
| Rochester Township | 2.1 mi | 54.3% (±40.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conway | 2.1 mi | 45.2% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Rochester, PA (52.1%), Pine Run, PA (88.2%), Bridgewater, PA (45.8%).
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 Beaver County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Pulaski Township (Beaver County) | 34.6% (±14.8 points) |
| 33 | South Heights | 32.7% (±51.7 points) |
| 34 | Brighton Township | 31.8% (±20.1 points) |
| 35 | Darlington | 30.0% (±76.0 points) |
| 36 | Vanport Township | 29.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 37 | Fallston | 28.6% (±68.8 points) |
| 38 | Monaca | 28.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 39 | Harmony Township (Beaver County) | 27.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 40 | Independence Township (Beaver County) | 26.1% (±20.6 points) |
| 41 | Big Beaver | 24.1% (±63.5 points) |
| 42 | Daugherty Township | 23.9% (±54.5 points) |
| 43 | Potter Township (Beaver County) | 23.1% (±91.0 points) |
| 44 | Marion Township (Beaver County) | 21.4% (±45.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Beaver 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 Monaca
Are renters in Monaca rent-burdened?
28.4% of renting households in Monaca 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 Monaca spend on rent?
The median renting household in Monaca, PA spends 22.7% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monaca borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monaca borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monaca 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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