How many renters in Turtle Creek, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.8% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Turtle Creek, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 21.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.8% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.8% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 21.6% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Turtle Creek
| Share of income spent on rent | Turtle Creek | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.7% (±10.9 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.0% (±11.5 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.1% (±7.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±8.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.8% (±10.6 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.
Turtle Creek against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Turtle Creek | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.8% (±10.8 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.8% (±10.6 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 21.6% (±6.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,222 (±$11,849) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $682 (±$61) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Turtle Creek, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Allegheny County (46.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, Turtle Creek ranks 94 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1651 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 Turtle Creek
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek | — | 32.8% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Chalfant | 0.9 mi | 41.1% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmerding | 1.2 mi | 46.5% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pittsburgh | 1.2 mi | 36.4% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkins Township | 1.2 mi | 53.0% (±15.2 points) | Higher |
| North Braddock | 1.8 mi | 50.8% (±14.0 points) | Higher |
| East McKeesport | 1.8 mi | 37.2% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 2.1 mi | 39.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Hills | 2.1 mi | 32.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilkins Township, PA (53.0%), North Braddock, PA (50.8%).
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 Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Millvale | 36.5% (±13.0 points) |
| 89 | East Pittsburgh | 36.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 90 | Blawnox | 36.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 91 | Indiana Township | 35.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 92 | Edgewood | 34.4% (±11.9 points) |
| 93 | Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 34.2% (±46.5 points) |
| 94 | Turtle Creek | 32.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 95 | Springdale Township | 32.6% (±16.0 points) |
| 96 | West Deer Township | 32.4% (±18.7 points) |
| 97 | Braddock Hills | 32.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 98 | Dravosburg | 31.9% (±19.0 points) |
| 99 (tie) | Carnegie | 31.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 99 (tie) | Whitaker | 31.8% (±18.2 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 Turtle Creek
Are renters in Turtle Creek rent-burdened?
32.8% of renting households in Turtle Creek 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 Turtle Creek spend on rent?
The median renting household in Turtle Creek, PA spends 21.6% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Turtle Creek borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Turtle Creek borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Turtle Creek 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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