How many renters in Smith Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.6% (±26.1 points) of renting households in Smith Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.6% (±26.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.4% (±24.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.6% (±13.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Smith Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Smith Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±14.2 points) | 23.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±10.7 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.6% (±5.9 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±14.4 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±9.9 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.4% (±24.1 points) | 31.8% | 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.
Smith Township against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Smith Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.6% (±26.1 points) | 40.3% (±3.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.4% (±24.1 points) | 31.8% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.6% (±13.9 points) | 25.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,765 (±$32,645) | $44,808 (±$2,429) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $940 (±$137) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Smith Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (40.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Smith Township ranks 10 of 64 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 487 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 Smith Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Township | — | 56.6% (±26.1 points) | — |
| Burgettstown | 1.3 mi | 39.9% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midway | 4.4 mi | 25.6% (±56.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township (Washington County) | 5.1 mi | 25.9% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cross Creek Township | 5.3 mi | 67.1% (±41.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | 5.7 mi | 47.1% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Washington County) | 6.1 mi | 2.9% (±27.4 points) | Lower |
| Hanover Township (Washington County) | 6.2 mi | 17.5% (±53.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| McDonald | 7.5 mi | 43.3% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson Township (Washington County), PA (2.9%).
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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Union Township (Washington County) | 74.2% (±23.6 points) |
| 5 | Speers | 72.3% (±33.7 points) |
| 6 | Houston | 67.3% (±21.8 points) |
| 7 | Cross Creek Township | 67.1% (±41.7 points) |
| 8 | Coal Center | 59.2% (±51.5 points) |
| 9 | Donora | 58.5% (±22.5 points) |
| 10 | Smith Township | 56.6% (±26.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Claysville | 56.0% (±81.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Blaine Township | 56.0% (±57.7 points) |
| 13 | Cokeburg | 55.7% (±28.3 points) |
| 14 | California | 52.5% (±15.4 points) |
| 15 | North Charleroi | 50.0% (±30.1 points) |
| 16 | South Strabane Township | 48.6% (±17.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 64 places in Washington 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 Smith Township
Are renters in Smith Township rent-burdened?
56.6% of renting households in Smith 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 Smith Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Smith Township, PA spends 34.6% (±13.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith township, Washington 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 Smith township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:71288, in state:42 county:125).
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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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