How many renters in Barberton, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.0% (±7.9 points) of renting households in Barberton, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.0% (±7.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.1% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.4% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Barberton
| Share of income spent on rent | Barberton | Summit County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.0% (±7.4 points) | 14.4% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.6% (±4.8 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±4.7 points) | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±4.2 points) | 11.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±4.1 points) | 9.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.1% (±6.7 points) | 39.0% | 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.
Barberton against Summit County, its state and the nation
| Barberton | Summit County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.0% (±7.9 points) | 48.3% (±2.2 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.1% (±6.7 points) | 39.0% (±1.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.4% (±3.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.8 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,582 (±$5,161) | $41,345 (±$1,452) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $848 (±$46) | $1,026 (±$14) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Barberton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Summit County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Summit County, Barberton ranks 17 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1043 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 Barberton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton | — | 41.0% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Norton | 2.6 mi | 36.2% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Lakes | 3.4 mi | 38.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coventry Township | 3.6 mi | 39.3% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Franklin | 3.8 mi | 29.7% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Doylestown | 5.4 mi | 21.3% (±12.4 points) | Lower |
| Copley Township | 5.6 mi | 33.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 6.7 mi | 53.8% (±2.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Doylestown, OH (21.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Akron, OH (53.8%).
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 Summit County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fairlawn | 44.1% (±19.6 points) |
| 12 | Tallmadge | 43.5% (±15.7 points) |
| 13 | Richfield Township (Summit County) | 43.2% (±30.7 points) |
| 14 | Springfield Township (Summit County) | 42.6% (±18.2 points) |
| 15 | Stow | 42.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 16 | Green | 42.1% (±9.0 points) |
| 17 | Barberton | 41.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 18 | Richfield | 40.8% (±32.4 points) |
| 19 | Cuyahoga Falls | 39.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 20 | Coventry Township | 39.3% (±15.4 points) |
| 21 | Portage Lakes | 38.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 22 | Norton | 36.2% (±15.6 points) |
| 23 | Copley Township | 33.7% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Summit 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 Barberton
Are renters in Barberton rent-burdened?
41.0% of renting households in Barberton 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 Barberton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Barberton, OH spends 25.4% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barberton city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barberton city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barberton city, Ohio
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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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