How many renters in Cincinnati, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.1% (±1.8 points) of renting households in Cincinnati, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.1% (±1.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.4% (±1.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±0.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cincinnati
| Share of income spent on rent | Cincinnati | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.6% (±1.2 points) | 14.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.5% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±1.2 points) | 12.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±1.1 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±0.9 points) | 8.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.4% (±1.6 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Cincinnati against Hamilton County, its state and the nation
| Cincinnati | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.1% (±1.8 points) | 48.7% (±1.4 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.4% (±1.6 points) | 40.3% (±1.2 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±0.8 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,840 (±$1,298) | $41,891 (±$997) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,001 (±$20) | $1,075 (±$16) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cincinnati, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hamilton County (48.7%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hamilton County, Cincinnati ranks 31 of 84 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 636 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 Cincinnati
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | — | 50.1% (±1.8 points) | — |
| St. Bernard | 2.3 mi | 36.9% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 3.0 mi | 57.4% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 3.1 mi | 61.2% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood | 3.1 mi | 49.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Place | 3.3 mi | 45.2% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlawn | 3.8 mi | 10.0% (±103.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 3.9 mi | 45.4% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow | 4.2 mi | 25.9% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ludlow, KY (25.9%).
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 Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Delhi Township | 52.1% (±14.9 points) |
| 26 | Kenwood | 51.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 27 | Montgomery | 51.8% (±21.2 points) |
| 28 | Monfort Heights | 51.6% (±20.8 points) |
| 29 | Covedale | 51.5% (±34.0 points) |
| 30 | Sycamore Township (Hamilton County) | 50.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 31 | Cincinnati | 50.1% (±1.8 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Amberley | 50.0% (±90.2 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Fairfax | 50.0% (±21.5 points) |
| 34 | Columbia Township (Hamilton County) | 49.6% (±19.8 points) |
| 35 | Deer Park | 49.4% (±19.4 points) |
| 36 | Norwood | 49.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 37 | New Baltimore | 49.2% (±65.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 84 places in Hamilton 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 Cincinnati
Are renters in Cincinnati rent-burdened?
50.1% of renting households in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cincinnati, OH spends 30.1% (±0.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cincinnati city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cincinnati city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cincinnati city, 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 Cincinnati city, Ohio (place:15000, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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