How many renters in West View, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±20.1 points) of renting households in West View, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±20.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.7% (±15.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±8.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in West View
| Share of income spent on rent | West View | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±5.9 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.0% (±13.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±11.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.3% (±5.6 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±12.7 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.7% (±15.6 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 View against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| West View | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±20.1 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.7% (±15.6 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±8.8 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,082 (±$14,704) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,080 (±$92) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West View, 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 View ranks 46 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 965 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 View
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West View | — | 46.5% (±20.1 points) | — |
| Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 0.7 mi | 43.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 2.0 mi | 37.7% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avalon | 2.2 mi | 44.2% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Avon | 2.7 mi | 39.6% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reserve Township | 3.3 mi | 29.6% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stowe Township | 3.3 mi | 40.0% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emsworth | 3.3 mi | 63.2% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenshaw | 3.5 mi | 24.4% (±23.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 (tie) | Pittsburgh | 48.4% (±1.8 points) |
| 41 | Tarentum | 47.8% (±21.2 points) |
| 42 | Pitcairn | 47.6% (±20.5 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Bradford Woods | 47.4% (±75.7 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Richland Township (Allegheny County) | 47.4% (±19.4 points) |
| 45 | East Deer Township | 46.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 46 (tie) | West View | 46.5% (±20.1 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Wilmerding | 46.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 48 | Franklin Park | 45.7% (±28.4 points) |
| 49 | Harmar Township | 45.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 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) |
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 View
Are renters in West View rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in West View 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 View spend on rent?
The median renting household in West View, PA spends 27.2% (±8.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West View borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West View borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West View borough, Pennsylvania
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 View borough, Pennsylvania (place:84144, in state:42).
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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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