How many renters in Uniontown, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.2% (±11.6 points) of renting households in Uniontown, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.2% (±11.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.1% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±5.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Uniontown
| Share of income spent on rent | Uniontown | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.1% (±6.4 points) | 19.5% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±5.1 points) | 11.8% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.4% (±7.3 points) | 14.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±4.6 points) | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±6.2 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.1% (±9.8 points) | 35.2% | 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.
Uniontown against Fayette County, its state and the nation
| Uniontown | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.2% (±11.6 points) | 43.5% (±4.0 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.1% (±9.8 points) | 35.2% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±5.0 points) | 27.1% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,265 (±$8,291) | $32,516 (±$2,355) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $774 (±$28) | $793 (±$18) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Uniontown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fayette County (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Fayette County, Uniontown ranks 13 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 830 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 Uniontown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown | — | 49.2% (±11.6 points) | — |
| Oliver | 1.1 mi | 40.6% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Uniontown | 1.2 mi | 65.6% (±70.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Uniontown | 1.4 mi | 52.3% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leith-Hatfield | 1.6 mi | 62.5% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopwood | 1.9 mi | 17.5% (±49.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Union Township | 2.0 mi | 32.1% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| North Union Township (Fayette County) | 2.4 mi | 52.8% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Menallen Township (Fayette County) | 4.3 mi | 77.7% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Union Township, PA (32.1%).
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 Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Everson | 58.9% (±19.2 points) |
| 8 | Franklin Township (Fayette County) | 57.1% (±36.9 points) |
| 9 | Fairchance | 55.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Fayette County) | 53.9% (±29.7 points) |
| 11 | Masontown | 52.9% (±27.4 points) |
| 12 | North Union Township (Fayette County) | 52.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 13 | Uniontown | 49.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 14 | Redstone Township | 48.7% (±21.7 points) |
| 15 | Point Marion | 48.6% (±28.1 points) |
| 16 | Dunbar Township | 47.7% (±30.5 points) |
| 17 | Brownsville Township | 47.4% (±26.2 points) |
| 18 | Dawson | 47.1% (±52.2 points) |
| 19 | Upper Tyrone Township | 44.9% (±35.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Fayette 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 Uniontown
Are renters in Uniontown rent-burdened?
49.2% of renting households in Uniontown 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 Uniontown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Uniontown, PA spends 29.6% (±5.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Uniontown city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Uniontown city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Uniontown city, 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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