What percentage of people rent in West Leechburg, PA?
15.5% (±6.9 points) of the occupied homes in West Leechburg, PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 85 renting households against 465 that own their home.
In West Leechburg, the share of households that rent went from 14.9% in 2015–2019 to 15.5% in 2020–2024 (+0.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 15.5% (±6.9 points)
- Renting households
- 85 (±41)
- Median renter income
- $35,417 (±$24,556)
Who rents and who owns in West Leechburg
| West Leechburg | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 15.5% (±6.9 points) | 21.6% (±0.8 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 85 (±41) | 33,451 (±1,256) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 465 (±68) | 121,528 (±1,288) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.6) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $35,417 (±$24,556) | $37,625 (±$1,561) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $83,750 (±$12,540) | $88,014 (±$1,908) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In West Leechburg, the renter share is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (21.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Westmoreland County, West Leechburg ranks 45 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1518 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in West Leechburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 14.9% (±4.8 points) | 15.5% (±6.9 points) | +0.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $650 (±$138) | $748 (±$243) | +15.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,947 (±$5,763) | $77,115 (±$15,248) | +30.8% | 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 West Leechburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Leechburg | — | 15.5% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Leechburg | 0.9 mi | 39.5% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Hyde Park | 1.6 mi | 32.1% (±12.1 points) | Higher |
| Allegheny Township (Westmoreland County) | 1.7 mi | 11.8% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilpin Township | 2.6 mi | 13.7% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vandergrift | 3.3 mi | 45.5% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
| Parks Township | 3.7 mi | 17.3% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Vandergrift | 3.9 mi | 22.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oklahoma | 4.2 mi | 28.3% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leechburg, PA (39.5%), Hyde Park, PA (32.1%), Vandergrift, PA (45.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 39 (tie) | Mount Pleasant Township (Westmoreland County) | 18.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Unity Township | 18.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 41 | South Huntingdon Township | 17.7% (±5.4 points) |
| 42 | Donegal Township (Westmoreland County) | 17.5% (±8.5 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Lower Burrell | 15.5% (±3.5 points) |
| 43 (tie) | New Alexandria | 15.5% (±8.5 points) |
| 43 (tie) | West Leechburg | 15.5% (±6.9 points) |
| 46 | Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | 15.3% (±2.0 points) |
| 47 | Sewickley Township | 14.9% (±5.1 points) |
| 48 | Sutersville | 14.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 49 | Salem Township (Westmoreland County) | 14.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 50 | Ligonier Township | 14.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 51 | Washington Township (Westmoreland County) | 12.2% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 West Leechburg
How many renters are there in West Leechburg?
West Leechburg has an estimated 85 (±41) renting households, 15.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in West Leechburg?
In West Leechburg, the share of households that rent went from 14.9% in 2015–2019 to 15.5% in 2020–2024 (+0.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in West Leechburg?
A renting household in West Leechburg has 2.2 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in West Leechburg?
The median renting household in West Leechburg, PA has an income of $35,417 (±$24,556) a year, against $83,750 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Leechburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Leechburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Leechburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Leechburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Leechburg 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 West Leechburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:83328, 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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Figures last updated on .
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