How many renters in Mount Oliver, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.2% (±13.3 points) of renting households in Mount Oliver, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.2% (±13.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.5% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.1% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mount Oliver
| Share of income spent on rent | Mount Oliver | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±10.4 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.5% (±9.7 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±12.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±10.3 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.5% (±13.1 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.
Mount Oliver against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Mount Oliver | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.2% (±13.3 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.5% (±13.1 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.1% (±6.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,043 (±$13,562) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,302 (±$372) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mount Oliver, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in 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, Mount Oliver ranks 9 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 347 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 Mount Oliver
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Oliver | — | 61.2% (±13.3 points) | — |
| Pittsburgh | 2.0 mi | 48.4% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin Township | 2.6 mi | 36.9% (±33.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 2.7 mi | 49.2% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dormont | 3.0 mi | 49.0% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 3.0 mi | 44.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall | 3.5 mi | 59.5% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Shannon | 3.6 mi | 37.5% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Green Tree | 3.6 mi | 28.7% (±20.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Castle Shannon, PA (37.5%), Green Tree, PA (28.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Clairton | 75.6% (±13.5 points) |
| 4 | West Homestead | 71.9% (±30.7 points) |
| 5 | Leet Township | 71.4% (±48.8 points) |
| 6 | Braddock | 69.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 7 | Sewickley Heights | 64.7% (±46.4 points) |
| 8 | Emsworth | 63.2% (±20.7 points) |
| 9 | Mount Oliver | 61.2% (±13.3 points) |
| 10 | McKeesport | 61.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 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) |
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 Mount Oliver
Are renters in Mount Oliver rent-burdened?
61.2% of renting households in Mount Oliver 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 Mount Oliver spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mount Oliver, PA spends 39.1% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Oliver borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Oliver borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Oliver 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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