How many renters in Monessen, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.9% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Monessen, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.9% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±9.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Monessen
| Share of income spent on rent | Monessen | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.8% (±10.4 points) | 17.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.0% (±10.7 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.3% (±5.4 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.0% (±4.9 points) | 15.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±6.0 points) | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±13.1 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.
Monessen against Westmoreland County, its state and the nation
| Monessen | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.9% (±14.4 points) | 39.7% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±13.1 points) | 32.7% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±9.0 points) | 26.8% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,619 (±$10,680) | $37,625 (±$1,561) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $733 (±$179) | $879 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Monessen, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Westmoreland County, Monessen ranks 23 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 807 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 Monessen
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monessen | — | 49.9% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Charleroi | 1.3 mi | 41.1% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Charleroi | 1.3 mi | 50.0% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Belle Vernon | 1.7 mi | 63.5% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Speers | 2.0 mi | 72.3% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Donora | 2.2 mi | 58.5% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 2.2 mi | 63.8% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Vernon | 2.3 mi | 29.9% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
| Twilight | 2.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belle Vernon, PA (29.9%).
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 Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Hyde Park | 53.8% (±48.9 points) |
| 18 | Loyalhanna Township | 53.3% (±25.0 points) |
| 19 | Seward | 53.1% (±39.1 points) |
| 20 | Derry | 52.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 21 | Derry Township (Westmoreland County) | 50.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 22 | South Greensburg | 50.7% (±26.1 points) |
| 23 | Monessen | 49.9% (±14.4 points) |
| 24 | Sewickley Township | 48.1% (±22.3 points) |
| 25 | Latrobe | 46.9% (±11.9 points) |
| 26 | Greensburg | 45.8% (±7.3 points) |
| 27 | Vandergrift | 44.4% (±16.9 points) |
| 28 | Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | 44.3% (±8.7 points) |
| 29 | Sutersville | 43.5% (±68.7 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 Monessen
Are renters in Monessen rent-burdened?
49.9% of renting households in Monessen 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 Monessen spend on rent?
The median renting household in Monessen, PA spends 29.9% (±9.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen 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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