How many renters in Rostraver Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.2% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Rostraver Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.2% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.3% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.0% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rostraver Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Rostraver Township | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.4% (±10.3 points) | 17.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.9% (±5.6 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.2% (±13.5 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±7.0 points) | 15.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.9% (±3.2 points) | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.3% (±14.0 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.
Rostraver Township against Westmoreland County, its state and the nation
| Rostraver Township | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.2% (±14.4 points) | 39.7% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.3% (±14.0 points) | 32.7% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.0% (±3.3 points) | 26.8% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,500 (±$16,335) | $37,625 (±$1,561) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $939 (±$159) | $879 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rostraver Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (39.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Westmoreland County, Rostraver Township ranks 46 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1572 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 Rostraver Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rostraver Township | — | 34.2% (±14.4 points) | — |
| West Newton | 3.1 mi | 24.1% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Donora | 3.2 mi | 58.5% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithton | 3.5 mi | 36.7% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Belle Vernon | 4.1 mi | 63.5% (±21.7 points) | Higher |
| Fairhope | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monessen | 4.4 mi | 49.9% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Vernon | 4.5 mi | 29.9% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sutersville | 4.5 mi | 43.5% (±68.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Belle Vernon, PA (63.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 (tie) | New Stanton | 36.7% (±12.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Smithton | 36.7% (±26.7 points) |
| 42 | North Irwin | 36.6% (±16.2 points) |
| 43 | Allegheny Township (Westmoreland County) | 35.1% (±22.1 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Rostraver Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Collinsburg, Lynnwood-Pricedale.
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 Rostraver Township
Are renters in Rostraver Township rent-burdened?
34.2% of renting households in Rostraver Township 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 Rostraver Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rostraver Township, PA spends 24.0% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rostraver township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rostraver township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rostraver township, Westmoreland County, 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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