How many renters in West Mifflin, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.8% (±14.1 points) of renting households in West Mifflin, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.8% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.6% (±11.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.1% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Mifflin
| Share of income spent on rent | West Mifflin | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.2% (±7.5 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.3% (±8.8 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.1% (±2.6 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.6% (±9.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±8.0 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.6% (±11.6 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.
West Mifflin against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| West Mifflin | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.8% (±14.1 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.6% (±11.6 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.1% (±3.5 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,429 (±$5,694) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $780 (±$147) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Mifflin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Allegheny County (46.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Allegheny County, West Mifflin ranks 56 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1090 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 West Mifflin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mifflin | — | 43.8% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Dravosburg | 0.9 mi | 31.9% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Vue | 2.1 mi | 27.0% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glassport | 2.4 mi | 43.2% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Munhall | 2.5 mi | 42.6% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Homestead | 2.5 mi | 71.9% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 2.6 mi | 44.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duquesne | 3.1 mi | 43.5% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitaker | 3.1 mi | 31.8% (±18.2 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 Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Aspinwall | 45.2% (±13.4 points) |
| 51 (tie) | McCandless Township | 45.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 51 (tie) | South Fayette Township | 45.1% (±14.2 points) |
| 53 | South Park Township | 44.6% (±11.4 points) |
| 54 | Baldwin | 44.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 55 | Avalon | 44.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 56 | West Mifflin | 43.8% (±14.1 points) |
| 57 | Findlay Township | 43.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Bell Acres | 43.5% (±79.0 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Duquesne | 43.5% (±13.9 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Jefferson Hills | 43.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Pleasant Hills | 43.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 62 | Glassport | 43.2% (±18.0 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 West Mifflin
Are renters in West Mifflin rent-burdened?
43.8% of renting households in West Mifflin 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 West Mifflin spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Mifflin, PA spends 28.1% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Mifflin borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Mifflin borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Mifflin borough, Pennsylvania
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