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Housing Affordability in Washington, PA

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
33.8%
Pennsylvania 28.1%
Renters paying 30%+
44.0%
Pennsylvania 48.2%
Homeowners paying 30%+
21.5%
Pennsylvania 19.8%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,198/mo
Pennsylvania $1,762/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,42144.0%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more57821.5%
  • Renters paying 50% or more87327.0%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 26.6%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.7%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $513/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.4

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Washington, PA33.8%44.0%21.5%26.6%
Washington County22.3%40.3%17.2%25.1%
Pennsylvania28.1%48.2%19.8%29.2%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Washington, PA?
In Washington, PA, 33.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Washington compare with Pennsylvania?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Washington is 33.8%, compared with 28.1% for Pennsylvania as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates