How many renters in Athens Township (Athens County), OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.6% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Athens Township (Athens County), OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.6% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.0% (±5.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.0% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Athens Township (Athens County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Athens Township (Athens County) | Athens County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±3.8 points) | 13.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±3.5 points) | 8.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±2.9 points) | 10.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±2.9 points) | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.6% (±4.7 points) | 11.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.0% (±5.4 points) | 46.4% | 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.
Athens Township (Athens County) against Athens County, its state and the nation
| Athens Township (Athens County) | Athens County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.6% (±7.2 points) | 57.7% (±5.5 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.0% (±5.4 points) | 46.4% (±4.3 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.0% (±7.1 points) | 33.4% (±1.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,601 (±$2,205) | $27,204 (±$3,597) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $986 (±$53) | $939 (±$46) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Athens Township (Athens County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Athens County (57.7%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Athens County, Athens Township (Athens County) ranks 6 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 305 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 Athens Township (Athens County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Township (Athens County) | — | 63.6% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Athens | 1.3 mi | 68.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Plains | 2.6 mi | 44.1% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chauncey | 4.9 mi | 66.0% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo Township | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±91.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alexander Township | 6.2 mi | 41.9% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canaan Township (Athens County) | 6.7 mi | 49.8% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Athens County) | 8.0 mi | 34.5% (±21.9 points) | Lower |
| Albany | 8.0 mi | 31.7% (±22.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lee Township (Athens County), OH (34.5%), Albany, OH (31.7%).
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 Athens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bern Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Rome Township (Athens County) | 78.8% (±69.9 points) |
| 3 | Ames Township | 75.0% (±61.8 points) |
| 4 | Athens | 68.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 5 | Chauncey | 66.0% (±27.5 points) |
| 6 | Athens Township (Athens County) | 63.6% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 | Trimble Township | 59.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 8 | Buchtel | 59.1% (±78.4 points) |
| 9 | Glouster | 58.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 10 | Trimble | 54.6% (±39.7 points) |
| 11 | Canaan Township (Athens County) | 49.8% (±20.6 points) |
| 12 | Nelsonville | 49.6% (±18.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 25 places in Athens 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 Athens Township (Athens County)
Are renters in Athens Township (Athens County) rent-burdened?
63.6% of renting households in Athens Township (Athens County) 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 Athens Township (Athens County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Athens Township (Athens County), OH spends 38.0% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Athens County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Athens County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens township, Athens 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 Athens township, Athens County, Ohio (county subdivision:02750, in state:39 county:009).
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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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