How many renters in Wilkins Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±15.2 points) of renting households in Wilkins Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±15.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.3% (±12.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wilkins Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Wilkins Township | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.3% (±5.3 points) | 15.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.3% (±11.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.8% (±5.3 points) | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±6.3 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.7% (±8.8 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.3% (±12.4 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.
Wilkins Township against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Wilkins Township | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±15.2 points) | 46.2% (±1.1 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.3% (±12.4 points) | 37.4% (±1.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±4.1 points) | 28.3% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,094 (±$16,020) | $46,532 (±$1,196) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,097 (±$41) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wilkins Township, 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, Wilkins Township ranks 23 of 127 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 643 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 Wilkins Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkins Township | — | 53.0% (±15.2 points) | — |
| Turtle Creek | 1.2 mi | 32.8% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Churchill | 1.3 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chalfant | 1.4 mi | 41.1% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 1.7 mi | 39.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Hills | 2.2 mi | 32.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pittsburgh | 2.2 mi | 36.4% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmerding | 2.3 mi | 46.5% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Braddock | 2.4 mi | 50.8% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Turtle Creek, PA (32.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | McKees Rocks | 55.4% (±18.8 points) |
| 18 | Upper St. Clair Township | 55.1% (±15.0 points) |
| 19 | Hampton Township | 54.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 20 | Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) | 54.1% (±22.0 points) |
| 21 | Sewickley | 53.9% (±21.1 points) |
| 22 | White Oak | 53.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 23 | Wilkins Township | 53.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 24 | Swissvale | 52.4% (±11.7 points) |
| 25 | Wilkinsburg | 51.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 26 | Etna | 51.5% (±18.6 points) |
| 27 | Pennsbury Village | 51.1% (±27.4 points) |
| 28 | Aleppo Township (Allegheny County) | 51.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 29 | Collier Township | 50.9% (±15.5 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 Wilkins Township
Are renters in Wilkins Township rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Wilkins Township 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 Wilkins Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wilkins Township, PA spends 31.0% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkins township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkins township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkins township, Allegheny County, 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 Wilkins township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:85184, in state:42 county:003).
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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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