What percentage of people rent in Coldwater, OH?
29.6% (±9.7 points) of the occupied homes in Coldwater, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 474 renting households against 1,126 that own their home.
In Coldwater, the share of households that rent went from 19.2% in 2015–2019 to 29.6% in 2020–2024 (+10.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 29.6% (±9.7 points)
- Renting households
- 474 (±154)
- Median renter income
- $47,987 (±$18,534)
Who rents and who owns in Coldwater
| Coldwater | Mercer County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 29.6% (±9.7 points) | 20.4% (±2.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 474 (±154) | 3,355 (±359) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,126 (±255) | 13,053 (±408) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.3) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $47,987 (±$18,534) | $38,845 (±$6,423) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $91,806 (±$14,463) | $88,629 (±$6,436) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Coldwater, the renter share is not measurably different from Mercer County (20.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Mercer County, Coldwater ranks 3 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 623 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Coldwater has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.2% (±5.6 points) | 29.6% (±9.7 points) | +10.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $632 (±$208) | $821 (±$118) | +29.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $59,719 (±$4,718) | $68,009 (±$8,672) | +13.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Coldwater
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater | — | 29.6% (±9.7 points) | — |
| Butler Township (Mercer County) | 0.1 mi | 28.5% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Henry | 4.3 mi | 13.0% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Montezuma | 4.4 mi | 8.9% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Mercer County) | 5.5 mi | 29.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granville Township (Mercer County) | 5.8 mi | 9.6% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Mercer County) | 6.1 mi | 9.2% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Celina | 6.3 mi | 34.4% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Mercer County) | 6.3 mi | 5.1% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Henry, OH (13.0%), Montezuma, OH (8.9%), Granville Township (Mercer County), OH (9.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celina | 34.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 2 | Jefferson Township (Mercer County) | 29.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 3 | Coldwater | 29.6% (±9.7 points) |
| 4 | Rockford | 28.9% (±14.9 points) |
| 5 | Butler Township (Mercer County) | 28.5% (±8.1 points) |
| 6 | Dublin Township | 22.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Mendon | 15.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Black Creek Township | 15.1% (±15.0 points) |
| 9 | Union Township (Mercer County) | 14.0% (±8.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 23 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Coldwater
How many renters are there in Coldwater?
Coldwater has an estimated 474 (±154) renting households, 29.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Coldwater?
In Coldwater, the share of households that rent went from 19.2% in 2015–2019 to 29.6% in 2020–2024 (+10.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Coldwater?
A renting household in Coldwater has 1.8 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Coldwater?
The median renting household in Coldwater, OH has an income of $47,987 (±$18,534) a year, against $91,806 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coldwater village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coldwater village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Coldwater village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Coldwater village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Coldwater village, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Coldwater village, Ohio (place:16532, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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