How many renters in Sewickley, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.9% (±21.1 points) of renting households in Sewickley, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.9% (±21.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.8% (±16.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sewickley
| Share of income spent on rent | Sewickley | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.1% (±9.6 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±9.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.1% (±8.4 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.1% (±13.1 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.8% (±16.5 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.
Sewickley against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Sewickley | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.9% (±21.1 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.8% (±16.5 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±4.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,668 (±$4,242) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $955 (±$38) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sewickley, 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, Sewickley ranks 21 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 605 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 Sewickley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewickley | — | 53.9% (±21.1 points) | — |
| Glen Osborne | 0.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgeworth | 1.2 mi | 14.3% (±53.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haysville | 1.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aleppo Township (Allegheny County) | 1.9 mi | 51.0% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sewickley Heights | 1.9 mi | 64.7% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coraopolis | 2.0 mi | 42.1% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenfield | 2.3 mi | 42.9% (±91.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carnot-Moon | 2.5 mi | 35.1% (±11.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Wall | 56.1% (±28.0 points) |
| 16 | Crescent Township | 55.6% (±39.5 points) |
| 17 | McKees Rocks | 55.4% (±18.8 points) |
| 18 | Upper St. Clair Township | 55.1% (±15.0 points) |
| 19 | Hampton Township | 54.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 20 | Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) | 54.1% (±22.0 points) |
| 21 | Sewickley | 53.9% (±21.1 points) |
| 22 | White Oak | 53.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 23 | Wilkins Township | 53.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 24 | Swissvale | 52.4% (±11.7 points) |
| 25 | Wilkinsburg | 51.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 26 | Etna | 51.5% (±18.6 points) |
| 27 | Pennsbury Village | 51.1% (±27.4 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 Sewickley
Are renters in Sewickley rent-burdened?
53.9% of renting households in Sewickley 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 Sewickley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sewickley, PA spends 31.1% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewickley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewickley borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewickley 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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