How many renters in Murrysville, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.2% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Murrysville, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.2% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.3% (±12.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Murrysville
| Share of income spent on rent | Murrysville | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.8% (±8.4 points) | 17.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.3% (±12.0 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.4% (±7.4 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.4% (±14.2 points) | 15.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.9% (±6.1 points) | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.3% (±12.6 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.
Murrysville against Westmoreland County, its state and the nation
| Murrysville | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.2% (±14.0 points) | 39.7% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.3% (±12.6 points) | 32.7% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±5.7 points) | 26.8% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,375 (±$18,840) | $37,625 (±$1,561) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,587 (±$160) | $879 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Murrysville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (39.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Westmoreland County, Murrysville ranks 50 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1677 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 Murrysville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrysville | — | 32.2% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Export | 2.6 mi | 39.2% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Westmoreland County) | 4.8 mi | 62.3% (±18.3 points) | Higher |
| Delmont | 4.9 mi | 59.6% (±21.2 points) | Higher |
| Level Green | 4.9 mi | 100.0% (±87.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroeville | 5.5 mi | 48.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Westmoreland County) | 5.8 mi | 29.0% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plum | 6.2 mi | 40.4% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trafford | 6.6 mi | 74.9% (±30.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Penn Township (Westmoreland County), PA (62.3%), Delmont, PA (59.6%), Trafford, PA (74.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | St. Clair Township | 34.7% (±23.8 points) |
| 45 | Mount Pleasant Township (Westmoreland County) | 34.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 46 | Rostraver Township | 34.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 47 | Unity Township | 33.2% (±11.1 points) |
| 48 | Scottdale | 32.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 49 | New Kensington | 32.6% (±9.4 points) |
| 50 | Murrysville | 32.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 51 | Mount Pleasant | 29.7% (±10.7 points) |
| 52 | Washington Township (Westmoreland County) | 29.0% (±17.0 points) |
| 53 | North Huntingdon Township | 24.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 54 | Oklahoma | 24.7% (±20.7 points) |
| 55 | West Newton | 24.1% (±19.5 points) |
| 56 | Irwin | 22.1% (±8.9 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 Murrysville
Are renters in Murrysville rent-burdened?
32.2% of renting households in Murrysville 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 Murrysville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Murrysville, PA spends 25.8% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murrysville municipality, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murrysville municipality, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murrysville municipality, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Murrysville municipality, Pennsylvania (place:52432, in state:42).
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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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