How many renters in Cleveland Heights, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±5.8 points) of renting households in Cleveland Heights, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±5.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.9% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cleveland Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Cleveland Heights | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±2.7 points) | 13.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±2.8 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±3.2 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±2.9 points) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±3.0 points) | 9.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.9% (±5.0 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Cleveland Heights against Cuyahoga County, its state and the nation
| Cleveland Heights | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±5.8 points) | 48.3% (±1.1 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.9% (±5.0 points) | 38.8% (±0.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±2.3 points) | 29.3% (±0.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,610 (±$6,314) | $40,410 (±$888) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,216 (±$45) | $1,060 (±$11) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cleveland Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cuyahoga County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Heights ranks 16 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 625 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 Cleveland Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Heights | — | 50.3% (±5.8 points) | — |
| East Cleveland | 1.6 mi | 63.6% (±7.7 points) | Higher |
| University Heights | 1.8 mi | 54.4% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Euclid | 2.1 mi | 37.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shaker Heights | 2.5 mi | 38.1% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Lyndhurst | 3.5 mi | 47.2% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bratenahl | 3.8 mi | 30.0% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beachwood | 3.9 mi | 46.4% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Heights | 4.4 mi | 38.6% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shaker Heights, OH (38.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Cleveland, OH (63.6%).
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 Cuyahoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Chagrin Falls | 54.3% (±26.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Chagrin Falls Township | 54.3% (±26.3 points) |
| 12 | Moreland Hills | 53.5% (±60.6 points) |
| 13 | Cleveland | 53.2% (±1.8 points) |
| 14 | Highland Hills | 52.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 15 | Glenwillow | 51.8% (±57.3 points) |
| 16 | Cleveland Heights | 50.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 17 | Bedford Heights | 50.1% (±13.1 points) |
| 18 | Euclid | 50.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 19 | Bedford | 48.3% (±12.7 points) |
| 20 | Olmsted Falls | 48.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 21 | Lyndhurst | 47.2% (±13.4 points) |
| 22 | Warrensville Heights | 47.1% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Cuyahoga 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 Cleveland Heights
Are renters in Cleveland Heights rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cleveland Heights, OH spends 30.2% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland Heights city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland Heights city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights city, Ohio (place:16014, 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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