How many renters in Plum, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.4% (±9.7 points) of renting households in Plum, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.4% (±9.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.9% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Plum
| Share of income spent on rent | Plum | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±5.9 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.1% (±6.5 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±7.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±5.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±6.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.9% (±6.9 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.
Plum against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Plum | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.4% (±9.7 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.9% (±6.9 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±3.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,575 (±$5,353) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,177 (±$55) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Plum, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, Plum ranks 73 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1257 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 Plum
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | — | 40.4% (±9.7 points) | — |
| Springdale | 3.2 mi | 42.5% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheswick | 4.0 mi | 29.2% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale Township | 4.2 mi | 32.6% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Hills Township | 4.6 mi | 50.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakmont | 4.8 mi | 41.1% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Kensington | 4.9 mi | 32.6% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Verona | 4.9 mi | 49.7% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Burrell Township | 5.0 mi | 39.6% (±61.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Mount Lebanon Township | 42.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 68 | Coraopolis | 42.1% (±11.5 points) |
| 69 | Bethel Park | 41.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Chalfant | 41.1% (±22.4 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Oakmont | 41.1% (±10.0 points) |
| 72 | Robinson Township (Allegheny County) | 41.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 73 | Plum | 40.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 74 | North Fayette Township | 40.3% (±12.7 points) |
| 75 | Sharpsburg | 40.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 76 | Stowe Township | 40.0% (±13.0 points) |
| 77 | Ben Avon | 39.6% (±13.9 points) |
| 78 | Moon Township | 39.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 79 | Forest Hills | 39.1% (±22.1 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 Plum
Are renters in Plum rent-burdened?
40.4% of renting households in Plum 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 Plum spend on rent?
The median renting household in Plum, PA spends 25.7% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plum borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plum borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plum 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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