How many renters in Pittsburgh, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.4% (±1.8 points) of renting households in Pittsburgh, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.4% (±1.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.1% (±1.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±0.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pittsburgh
| Share of income spent on rent | Pittsburgh | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±1.3 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±0.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.1% (±1.6 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.
Pittsburgh against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Pittsburgh | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.4% (±1.8 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.1% (±1.6 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±0.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,983 (±$2,656) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,261 (±$27) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pittsburgh, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, Pittsburgh ranks 40 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 867 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 Pittsburgh
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | — | 48.4% (±1.8 points) | — |
| Mount Oliver | 2.0 mi | 61.2% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millvale | 2.9 mi | 36.5% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reserve Township | 3.2 mi | 29.6% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Etna | 4.1 mi | 51.5% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead | 4.1 mi | 48.8% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 4.4 mi | 44.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Tree | 4.4 mi | 28.7% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dormont | 4.5 mi | 49.0% (±10.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 (tie) | O'Hara Township | 50.1% (±23.3 points) |
| 35 | Verona | 49.7% (±18.1 points) |
| 36 | Brentwood | 49.2% (±16.3 points) |
| 37 | Dormont | 49.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 38 | Homestead | 48.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Monroeville | 48.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Pittsburgh | 48.4% (±1.8 points) |
| 41 | Tarentum | 47.8% (±21.2 points) |
| 42 | Pitcairn | 47.6% (±20.5 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Bradford Woods | 47.4% (±75.7 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Richland Township (Allegheny County) | 47.4% (±19.4 points) |
| 45 | East Deer Township | 46.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 46 (tie) | West View | 46.5% (±20.1 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 Pittsburgh
Are renters in Pittsburgh rent-burdened?
48.4% of renting households in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pittsburgh, PA spends 29.3% (±0.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh 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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