How many renters in Amherst Township, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.2% (±16.9 points) of renting households in Amherst Township, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.2% (±16.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.0% (±16.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.0% (±9.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Amherst Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Amherst Township | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.0% (±13.7 points) | 14.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.5% (±15.9 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±9.5 points) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.7% (±4.5 points) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.2% (±2.4 points) | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.0% (±16.7 points) | 38.7% | 37.3% | 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.
Amherst Township against Lorain County, its state and the nation
| Amherst Township | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.2% (±16.9 points) | 47.3% (±2.8 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.0% (±16.7 points) | 38.7% (±2.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.0% (±9.2 points) | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,250 (±$43,439) | $40,357 (±$1,976) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,168 (±$157) | $966 (±$21) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Amherst Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lorain County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lorain County, Amherst Township ranks 17 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1036 of 2,271.
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 Amherst Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Township | — | 41.2% (±16.9 points) | — |
| Amherst | 2.1 mi | 59.4% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Amherst | 2.7 mi | 18.1% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Elyria Township | 3.8 mi | 24.7% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Russia Township | 4.1 mi | 69.6% (±51.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 4.2 mi | 54.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lorain | 4.3 mi | 54.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria | 5.3 mi | 44.7% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownhelm Township | 5.4 mi | 38.7% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Amherst, OH (18.1%).
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 Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Columbia Township (Lorain County) | 51.2% (±35.7 points) |
| 12 | Sheffield | 50.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 13 | Oberlin | 46.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 14 | Eaton Township | 46.2% (±38.9 points) |
| 15 | Elyria | 44.7% (±5.1 points) |
| 16 | Avon | 41.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 17 | Amherst Township | 41.2% (±16.9 points) |
| 18 | North Ridgeville | 40.8% (±12.1 points) |
| 19 | Brownhelm Township | 38.7% (±19.2 points) |
| 20 | LaGrange | 38.3% (±17.9 points) |
| 21 | Grafton | 37.4% (±28.9 points) |
| 22 | Avon Lake | 36.2% (±11.5 points) |
| 23 | LaGrange Township | 33.7% (±13.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lorain 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 Amherst Township
Are renters in Amherst Township rent-burdened?
41.2% of renting households in Amherst 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 Amherst Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Amherst Township, OH spends 23.0% (±9.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst township, Lorain County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst township, Lorain County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst township, Lorain County, Ohio
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 Amherst township, Lorain County, Ohio (county subdivision:01812, in state:39 county:093).
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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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