How many renters in Bowling Green, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.3% (±6.8 points) of renting households in Bowling Green, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.3% (±6.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.2% (±6.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.1% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bowling Green
| Share of income spent on rent | Bowling Green | Wood County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±4.6 points) | 17.6% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±3.4 points) | 15.5% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±2.9 points) | 11.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±3.7 points) | 11.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.2% (±6.1 points) | 35.6% | 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.
Bowling Green against Wood County, its state and the nation
| Bowling Green | Wood County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.3% (±6.8 points) | 43.7% (±3.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.2% (±6.1 points) | 35.6% (±3.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.1% (±4.2 points) | 27.3% (±1.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,871 (±$3,388) | $43,722 (±$3,113) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $897 (±$44) | $972 (±$25) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bowling Green, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Wood County (43.7%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wood County, Bowling Green ranks 7 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 502 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 Bowling Green
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | — | 54.3% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Center Township (Wood County) | 2.6 mi | 0.0% (±130.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plain Township (Wood County) | 3.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 3.8 mi | 21.8% (±28.2 points) | Lower |
| Tontogany | 5.6 mi | 60.0% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Wood County) | 5.7 mi | 30.2% (±36.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Wood County) | 5.9 mi | 28.3% (±22.7 points) | Lower |
| Middleton Township (Wood County) | 6.2 mi | 56.8% (±40.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Wood County) | 6.5 mi | 48.6% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Portage, OH (21.8%), Portage Township (Wood County), OH (28.3%).
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 Wood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plain Township (Wood County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | West Millgrove | 85.7% (±110.8 points) |
| 3 | Custar | 63.6% (±77.0 points) |
| 4 | Milton Township (Wood County) | 60.9% (±75.6 points) |
| 5 | Tontogany | 60.0% (±32.5 points) |
| 6 | Middleton Township (Wood County) | 56.8% (±40.6 points) |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 54.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 8 | Northwood | 50.7% (±27.7 points) |
| 9 | Hoytville | 50.0% (±58.0 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Wood County) | 48.6% (±28.7 points) |
| 11 | Rossford | 47.0% (±16.5 points) |
| 12 | Troy Township (Wood County) | 45.2% (±22.5 points) |
| 13 | Bradner | 42.2% (±31.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Wood 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 Bowling Green
Are renters in Bowling Green rent-burdened?
54.3% of renting households in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bowling Green, OH spends 33.1% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling Green city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling Green city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bowling Green 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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