How many renters in Fort Thomas, KY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.0% (±11.3 points) of renting households in Fort Thomas, KY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.0% (±11.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.2% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Thomas
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Thomas | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±6.1 points) | 9.6% | 16.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±7.8 points) | 15.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.4% (±8.0 points) | 14.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±6.3 points) | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.8% (±4.3 points) | 11.3% | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.2% (±10.4 points) | 37.9% | 36.6% | 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.
Fort Thomas against Campbell County, its state and the nation
| Fort Thomas | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.0% (±11.3 points) | 49.2% (±5.2 points) | 45.4% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.2% (±10.4 points) | 37.9% (±4.3 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±3.6 points) | 29.6% (±1.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,954 (±$8,895) | $44,224 (±$3,896) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,126 (±$24) | $1,145 (±$29) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fort Thomas, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Campbell County (49.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Campbell County, Fort Thomas ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 223 of 425.
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 Fort Thomas
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Thomas | — | 43.0% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Woodlawn | 1.0 mi | 10.0% (±103.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 1.5 mi | 51.1% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 1.6 mi | 45.4% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 1.7 mi | 61.2% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 2.1 mi | 57.4% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilder | 3.1 mi | 25.6% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Heights | 3.2 mi | 61.6% (±14.6 points) | Higher |
| Kenton Vale | 4.0 mi | 50.0% (±58.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Highland Heights, KY (61.6%).
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 Campbell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Highland Heights | 61.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 3 | Bellevue | 61.2% (±20.7 points) |
| 4 | Dayton | 57.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 5 | Southgate | 51.1% (±17.5 points) |
| 6 | Crestview | 47.8% (±52.7 points) |
| 7 | Newport | 45.4% (±9.2 points) |
| 8 | Fort Thomas | 43.0% (±11.3 points) |
| 9 | Melbourne | 42.9% (±109.4 points) |
| 10 | Claryville | 42.2% (±38.6 points) |
| 11 | Alexandria | 31.1% (±18.4 points) |
| 12 | Wilder | 25.6% (±25.0 points) |
| 13 | Silver Grove | 18.4% (±18.0 points) |
| 14 | Mentor | 17.6% (±85.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Campbell 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 Fort Thomas
Are renters in Fort Thomas rent-burdened?
43.0% of renting households in Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Thomas, KY spends 27.4% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Thomas city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Thomas city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Thomas city, Kentucky
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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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