How many renters in Dayton, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±3.1 points) of renting households in Dayton, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±3.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.5% (±2.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dayton
| Share of income spent on rent | Dayton | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±1.8 points) | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±1.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±2.2 points) | 12.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±1.9 points) | 11.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±1.6 points) | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.5% (±2.6 points) | 38.2% | 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.
Dayton against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Dayton | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±3.1 points) | 46.8% (±1.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.5% (±2.6 points) | 38.2% (±1.6 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±1.5 points) | 28.7% (±0.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,881 (±$1,579) | $43,098 (±$1,275) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $918 (±$23) | $1,026 (±$16) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Dayton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Montgomery County (46.8%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Dayton ranks 8 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 541 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 Dayton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | — | 53.0% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Shiloh (community) | 2.7 mi | 58.4% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort McKinley | 2.8 mi | 62.1% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Montgomery County) | 3.1 mi | 56.8% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside | 4.0 mi | 36.9% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Oakwood (Montgomery County) | 4.7 mi | 17.4% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| Drexel | 5.9 mi | 47.6% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moraine | 6.4 mi | 69.0% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Montgomery County) | 6.5 mi | 47.5% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Riverside, OH (36.9%), Oakwood (Montgomery County), OH (17.4%).
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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fort McKinley | 62.1% (±33.9 points) |
| 3 | Shiloh (community) | 58.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 4 | Germantown | 58.3% (±35.9 points) |
| 5 | Harrison Township (Montgomery County) | 56.8% (±12.6 points) |
| 6 | Clay Township (Montgomery County) | 53.8% (±21.1 points) |
| 7 | Brookville | 53.6% (±23.0 points) |
| 8 | Dayton | 53.0% (±3.1 points) |
| 9 | Englewood | 52.2% (±14.1 points) |
| 10 | Trotwood | 50.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Phillipsburg | 48.9% (±38.4 points) |
| 12 | Drexel | 47.6% (±26.7 points) |
| 13 | Butler Township (Montgomery County) | 47.5% (±23.3 points) |
| 14 | German Township (Montgomery County) | 46.0% (±28.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Montgomery 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 Dayton
Are renters in Dayton rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Dayton 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 Dayton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dayton, OH spends 31.7% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton 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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