How many renters in Slippery Rock, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.6% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Slippery Rock, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.6% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.0% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Slippery Rock
| Share of income spent on rent | Slippery Rock | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±11.0 points) | 16.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.1% (±5.5 points) | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 36.1% (±16.0 points) | 16.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.9% (±4.9 points) | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.2% (±3.4 points) | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±14.0 points) | 32.6% | 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.
Slippery Rock against Butler County, its state and the nation
| Slippery Rock | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.6% (±14.4 points) | 42.0% (±3.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±14.0 points) | 32.6% (±2.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.0% (±2.3 points) | 26.4% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $48,617 (±$3,897) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,015 (±$139) | $1,041 (±$35) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Slippery Rock, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Butler County (42.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Butler County, Slippery Rock ranks 27 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1363 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 Slippery Rock
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock | — | 38.6% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Slippery Rock University | 0.9 mi | 100.0% (±89.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Slippery Rock Township (Butler County) | 1.4 mi | 37.5% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Mercer County) | 3.8 mi | 36.4% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mercer Township | 4.0 mi | 50.7% (±46.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Liberty | 4.2 mi | 42.3% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plain Grove Township | 5.0 mi | 7.8% (±42.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisville | 5.2 mi | 24.7% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worth Township (Butler County) | 5.6 mi | 46.4% (±17.8 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 Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Butler Township (Butler County) | 41.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Jackson Township (Butler County) | 40.8% (±30.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Washington Township (Butler County) | 40.8% (±33.9 points) |
| 24 | Allegheny Township (Butler County) | 40.0% (±100.6 points) |
| 25 | Connoquenessing Township | 39.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 26 | Saxonburg | 39.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 27 | Slippery Rock | 38.6% (±14.4 points) |
| 28 | Cranberry Township (Butler County) | 38.4% (±8.7 points) |
| 29 | West Sunbury | 38.2% (±35.9 points) |
| 30 | Slippery Rock Township (Butler County) | 37.5% (±16.8 points) |
| 31 | Clearfield Township (Butler County) | 37.4% (±39.3 points) |
| 32 | Muddy Creek Township | 37.3% (±39.8 points) |
| 33 | Oakland Township (Butler County) | 34.9% (±30.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Butler 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 Slippery Rock
Are renters in Slippery Rock rent-burdened?
38.6% of renting households in Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock spend on rent?
The median renting household in Slippery Rock, PA spends 24.0% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slippery Rock borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slippery Rock borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slippery Rock 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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