How many renters in Southwest Greensburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.1% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Southwest Greensburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.1% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.4% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.3% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Southwest Greensburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Southwest Greensburg | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±5.9 points) | 17.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 30.5% (±11.8 points) | 14.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±6.5 points) | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±6.4 points) | 15.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.7% (±6.0 points) | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.4% (±11.3 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.
Southwest Greensburg against Westmoreland County, its state and the nation
| Southwest Greensburg | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.1% (±12.8 points) | 39.7% (±2.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.4% (±11.3 points) | 32.7% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.3% (±6.7 points) | 26.8% (±0.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,778 (±$15,198) | $37,625 (±$1,561) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,023 (±$66) | $879 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Southwest Greensburg, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Westmoreland County, Southwest Greensburg ranks 35 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1273 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 Southwest Greensburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Greensburg | — | 40.1% (±12.8 points) | — |
| South Greensburg | 0.9 mi | 50.7% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greensburg | 1.3 mi | 45.8% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | 2.1 mi | 44.3% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Youngwood | 3.7 mi | 13.8% (±11.6 points) | Lower |
| Jeannette | 4.3 mi | 42.0% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn | 5.6 mi | 16.3% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Stanton | 5.8 mi | 36.7% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adamsburg | 5.8 mi | 100.0% (±76.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Youngwood, PA (13.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Sutersville | 43.5% (±68.7 points) |
| 30 | Youngstown | 43.4% (±36.9 points) |
| 31 | Jeannette | 42.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 32 | East Vandergrift | 41.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 33 | Avonmore | 41.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 34 | Ligonier | 40.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 35 | Southwest Greensburg | 40.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Arnold | 39.6% (±14.4 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Upper Burrell Township | 39.6% (±61.9 points) |
| 38 | Export | 39.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 39 | Lower Burrell | 37.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | New Stanton | 36.7% (±12.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Smithton | 36.7% (±26.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 Southwest Greensburg
Are renters in Southwest Greensburg rent-burdened?
40.1% of renting households in Southwest Greensburg 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 Southwest Greensburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Southwest Greensburg, PA spends 24.3% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest Greensburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest Greensburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwest Greensburg 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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