What percentage of people rent in Alger, OH?
26.9% (±11.4 points) of the occupied homes in Alger, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 86 renting households against 234 that own their home.
In Alger, the share of households that rent went from 47.8% in 2015–2019 to 26.9% in 2020–2024 (−20.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.9% (±11.4 points)
- Renting households
- 86 (±44)
- Median renter income
- $30,357 (±$28,217)
Who rents and who owns in Alger
| Alger | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.9% (±11.4 points) | 25.3% (±2.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 86 (±44) | 2,968 (±362) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 234 (±77) | 8,756 (±359) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.7) | 2.1 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.6) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $30,357 (±$28,217) | $40,974 (±$6,105) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $39,545 (±$11,557) | $74,626 (±$5,983) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Alger, the renter share is not measurably different from Hardin County (25.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Hardin County, Alger ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 767 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Alger has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.8% (±9.2 points) | 26.9% (±11.4 points) | −20.9 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $543 (±$81) | $644 (±$619) | +18.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,264 (±$6,073) | $38,333 (±$7,334) | +0.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Alger
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alger | — | 26.9% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Marion Township (Hardin County) | 1.4 mi | 18.2% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| McGuffey | 3.3 mi | 15.4% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrod | 4.1 mi | 26.6% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ada | 4.1 mi | 55.7% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
| Auglaize Township (Allen County) | 4.5 mi | 12.9% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Hardin County) | 4.7 mi | 43.7% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Jackson Township (Allen County) | 6.3 mi | 10.8% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Lafayette | 6.5 mi | 22.4% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Auglaize Township (Allen County), OH (12.9%), Jackson Township (Allen County), OH (10.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ada, OH (55.7%), Liberty Township (Hardin County), OH (43.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ada | 55.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Hardin County) | 43.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 4 | Patterson | 41.8% (±28.4 points) |
| 5 | Buck Township | 34.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 6 | Cessna Township | 28.7% (±19.8 points) |
| 7 | Kenton | 27.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | Alger | 26.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 9 | Mount Victory | 26.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 10 | Forest | 25.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 11 | Dunkirk | 25.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 12 | Jackson Township (Hardin County) | 24.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 13 | Pleasant Township (Hardin County) | 22.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 14 | Dudley Township | 21.0% (±15.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Hardin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alger
How many renters are there in Alger?
Alger has an estimated 86 (±44) renting households, 26.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Alger?
In Alger, the share of households that rent went from 47.8% in 2015–2019 to 26.9% in 2020–2024 (−20.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Alger?
A renting household in Alger has 2.0 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Alger?
The median renting household in Alger, OH has an income of $30,357 (±$28,217) a year, against $39,545 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alger village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alger village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alger village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alger village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alger village, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Alger village, Ohio (place:01210, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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