How many renters in Shaler Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.7% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Shaler Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.7% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.5% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.0% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shaler Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Shaler Township | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.0% (±9.0 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.3% (±8.5 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±7.5 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±7.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.5% (±10.8 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.
Shaler Township against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Shaler Township | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.7% (±11.4 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.5% (±10.8 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.0% (±3.6 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,369 (±$6,045) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,226 (±$114) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shaler Township, 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, Shaler Township ranks 84 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1418 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 Shaler Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Township | — | 37.7% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Etna | 2.1 mi | 51.5% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millvale | 2.9 mi | 36.5% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reserve Township | 2.9 mi | 29.6% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsburg | 3.0 mi | 40.1% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 3.1 mi | 43.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allison Park | 3.5 mi | 39.4% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West View | 3.6 mi | 46.5% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aspinwall | 3.8 mi | 45.2% (±13.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Moon Township | 39.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 79 | Forest Hills | 39.1% (±22.1 points) |
| 80 | Bridgeville | 38.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 81 (tie) | West Elizabeth | 37.8% (±56.3 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Kennedy Township | 37.8% (±17.6 points) |
| 83 (tie) | Bellevue | 37.7% (±8.1 points) |
| 83 (tie) | Shaler Township | 37.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 85 | Castle Shannon | 37.5% (±10.7 points) |
| 86 | East McKeesport | 37.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 87 | Baldwin Township | 36.9% (±33.5 points) |
| 88 | Millvale | 36.5% (±13.0 points) |
| 89 | East Pittsburgh | 36.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 90 | Blawnox | 36.2% (±17.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 127 places in Allegheny County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Shaler Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Glenshaw.
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 Shaler Township
Are renters in Shaler Township rent-burdened?
37.7% of renting households in Shaler 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 Shaler Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shaler Township, PA spends 26.0% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaler township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaler township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaler township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Shaler township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:69584, in state:42 county:003).
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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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