What percentage of people rent in Waynesburg, PA?
41.3% (±8.3 points) of the occupied homes in Waynesburg, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 589 renting households against 838 that own their home.
In Waynesburg, the share of households that rent went from 44.2% in 2015–2019 to 41.3% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 41.3% (±8.3 points)
- Renting households
- 589 (±134)
- Median renter income
- $30,279 (±$7,371)
Who rents and who owns in Waynesburg
| Waynesburg | Greene County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 41.3% (±8.3 points) | 22.9% (±2.2 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 589 (±134) | 3,274 (±329) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 838 (±130) | 11,050 (±352) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.3) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $30,279 (±$7,371) | $39,458 (±$8,424) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $95,714 (±$13,255) | $78,519 (±$4,753) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Waynesburg, the renter share is higher than in Greene County (22.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Greene County, Waynesburg ranks 1 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 310 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Waynesburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 44.2% (±7.1 points) | 41.3% (±8.3 points) | −2.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $672 (±$72) | $681 (±$74) | +1.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $39,100 (±$9,506) | $54,050 (±$25,177) | +38.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Waynesburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg | — | 41.3% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Morrisville (community) | 1.0 mi | 47.3% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Greene County) | 1.7 mi | 33.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Greene County) | 5.1 mi | 7.0% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Morgan Township | 5.8 mi | 12.5% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Center Township (Greene County) | 6.0 mi | 24.4% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Whiteley Township | 6.1 mi | 4.1% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson (Greene County) | 7.1 mi | 15.1% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Greene County) | 7.5 mi | 8.1% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Greene County), PA (7.0%), Morgan Township, PA (12.5%), Center Township (Greene County), PA (24.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesburg | 41.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 2 | Carmichaels | 39.7% (±13.1 points) |
| 3 | Franklin Township (Greene County) | 33.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 4 | Aleppo Township (Greene County) | 25.0% (±13.4 points) |
| 5 | Cumberland Township (Greene County) | 24.9% (±7.0 points) |
| 6 | Center Township (Greene County) | 24.4% (±8.7 points) |
| 7 | Perry Township (Greene County) | 24.0% (±9.7 points) |
Showing 7 of 26 places in Greene County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Waynesburg
How many renters are there in Waynesburg?
Waynesburg has an estimated 589 (±134) renting households, 41.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Waynesburg?
In Waynesburg, the share of households that rent went from 44.2% in 2015–2019 to 41.3% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Waynesburg?
A renting household in Waynesburg has 1.6 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Waynesburg?
The median renting household in Waynesburg, PA has an income of $30,279 (±$7,371) a year, against $95,714 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Waynesburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:81832, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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