How many renters in Waynesburg, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.4% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Waynesburg, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.4% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.8% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waynesburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Waynesburg | Greene County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±11.9 points) | 22.9% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.2% (±4.5 points) | 15.0% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.9% (±7.6 points) | 9.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 29.8% (±18.9 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±7.0 points) | 8.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.8% (±15.1 points) | 30.8% | 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.
Waynesburg against Greene County, its state and the nation
| Waynesburg | Greene County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.4% (±16.6 points) | 39.0% (±7.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.8% (±15.1 points) | 30.8% (±6.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±2.9 points) | 26.0% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,279 (±$7,371) | $39,458 (±$8,424) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $681 (±$74) | $789 (±$55) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Waynesburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Greene County (39.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Greene County, Waynesburg ranks 7 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1162 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 Waynesburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg | — | 42.4% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Morrisville (community) | 1.0 mi | 54.7% (±41.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Greene County) | 1.7 mi | 35.2% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Greene County) | 5.1 mi | 26.9% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Township | 5.8 mi | 29.5% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Greene County) | 6.0 mi | 24.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whiteley Township | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson (Greene County) | 7.1 mi | 31.6% (±77.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 7.5 mi | 48.5% (±40.4 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 Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray Township | 78.6% (±89.2 points) |
| 2 | Cumberland Township (Greene County) | 55.1% (±22.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Clarksville | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Greensboro | 50.0% (±44.0 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 48.5% (±40.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Monongahela Township | 48.5% (±42.0 points) |
| 7 | Waynesburg | 42.4% (±16.6 points) |
| 8 | Morris Township (Greene County) | 38.3% (±27.7 points) |
| 9 | Dunkard Township | 38.0% (±39.5 points) |
| 10 | Franklin Township (Greene County) | 35.2% (±17.7 points) |
| 11 | Jefferson (Greene County) | 31.6% (±77.6 points) |
| 12 | Morgan Township | 29.5% (±36.9 points) |
| 13 | Washington Township (Greene County) | 26.9% (±27.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Greene 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 Waynesburg
Are renters in Waynesburg rent-burdened?
42.4% of renting households in Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waynesburg, PA spends 28.7% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesburg 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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