How many renters in Pleasant Hills, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.4% (±19.7 points) of renting households in Pleasant Hills, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.4% (±19.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.4% (±18.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.4% (±18.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pleasant Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Pleasant Hills | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.8% (±6.9 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 36.6% (±22.8 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.0% (±6.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.2% (±9.1 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.4% (±18.6 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.
Pleasant Hills against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Pleasant Hills | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.4% (±19.7 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.4% (±18.6 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.4% (±18.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,705 (±$33,334) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,151 (±$191) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pleasant Hills, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Pleasant Hills ranks 61 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1108 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 Pleasant Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hills | — | 43.4% (±19.7 points) | — |
| Jefferson Hills | 2.4 mi | 43.4% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall | 2.6 mi | 59.5% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Park Township | 2.8 mi | 44.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 3.1 mi | 49.2% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Mifflin | 3.4 mi | 43.8% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 3.6 mi | 44.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glassport | 3.9 mi | 43.2% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dravosburg | 3.9 mi | 31.9% (±19.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Avalon | 44.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 56 | West Mifflin | 43.8% (±14.1 points) |
| 57 | Findlay Township | 43.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Bell Acres | 43.5% (±79.0 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Duquesne | 43.5% (±13.9 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Jefferson Hills | 43.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Pleasant Hills | 43.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 62 | Glassport | 43.2% (±18.0 points) |
| 63 | Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 43.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 64 | Glenfield | 42.9% (±91.2 points) |
| 65 | Munhall | 42.6% (±13.6 points) |
| 66 | Springdale | 42.5% (±12.9 points) |
| 67 | Mount Lebanon Township | 42.4% (±6.4 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 Pleasant Hills
Are renters in Pleasant Hills rent-burdened?
43.4% of renting households in Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pleasant Hills, PA spends 25.4% (±18.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hills borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hills borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Hills 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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