How many renters in Defiance Township, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.1% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Defiance Township, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.1% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.1% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.7% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Defiance Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Defiance Township | Defiance County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.5% (±10.1 points) | 25.4% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±6.5 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.4% (±4.2 points) | 9.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±6.8 points) | 20.4% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±5.1 points) | 4.7% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.1% (±10.6 points) | 26.0% | 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.
Defiance Township against Defiance County, its state and the nation
| Defiance Township | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.1% (±11.8 points) | 30.7% (±7.3 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.1% (±10.6 points) | 26.0% (±6.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.7% (±4.6 points) | 25.3% (±2.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,240 (±$12,069) | $46,152 (±$2,210) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $848 (±$47) | $846 (±$56) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Defiance Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Defiance County (30.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Defiance County, Defiance Township ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1041 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 Defiance Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Township | — | 41.1% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Defiance | 2.9 mi | 31.5% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auglaize Township (Paulding County) | 4.3 mi | 17.8% (±55.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Defiance County) | 4.5 mi | 14.4% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
| Highland Township (Defiance County) | 6.4 mi | 100.0% (±72.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Defiance County) | 6.7 mi | 54.6% (±45.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Township | 7.0 mi | 100.0% (±130.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Defiance County) | 7.1 mi | 20.5% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherwood | 8.4 mi | 46.4% (±73.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Noble Township (Defiance County), OH (14.4%).
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 Defiance County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Township (Defiance County) | 100.0% (±72.7 points) |
| 2 | Delaware Township (Defiance County) | 54.6% (±45.4 points) |
| 3 | Milford Township (Defiance County) | 54.3% (±76.4 points) |
| 4 | Sherwood | 46.4% (±73.5 points) |
| 5 | Defiance Township | 41.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Defiance County) | 40.5% (±30.1 points) |
| 7 | Defiance | 31.5% (±8.3 points) |
| 8 | Hicksville Township | 20.6% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 | Richland Township (Defiance County) | 20.5% (±19.7 points) |
| 10 | Hicksville | 20.4% (±21.5 points) |
| 11 | Noble Township (Defiance County) | 14.4% (±10.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Defiance 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 Defiance Township
Are renters in Defiance Township rent-burdened?
41.1% of renting households in Defiance Township 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 Defiance Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Defiance Township, OH spends 26.7% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Defiance township, Defiance County, 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 Defiance township, Defiance County, Ohio (county subdivision:21322, in state:39 county:039).
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