How many renters in Delaware, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.8% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Delaware, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.8% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Delaware
| Share of income spent on rent | Delaware | Delaware County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±4.4 points) | 16.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±4.4 points) | 18.2% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±5.6 points) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±2.7 points) | 9.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±3.7 points) | 9.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±5.0 points) | 33.0% | 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.
Delaware against Delaware County, its state and the nation
| Delaware | Delaware County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.8% (±6.2 points) | 42.1% (±4.4 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±5.0 points) | 33.0% (±3.7 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±3.1 points) | 26.0% (±2.1 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,345 (±$6,001) | $68,292 (±$7,463) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,286 (±$71) | $1,492 (±$47) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Delaware, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delaware County (42.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Delaware County, Delaware ranks 9 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 922 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 Delaware
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | — | 43.8% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 1.7 mi | 35.7% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Delaware County) | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township (Delaware County) | 5.4 mi | 43.5% (±80.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 5.4 mi | 15.1% (±23.7 points) | Lower |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 5.9 mi | 74.2% (±41.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scioto Township (Delaware County) | 6.8 mi | 25.0% (±108.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 6.8 mi | 39.4% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ostrander | 7.1 mi | 25.0% (±108.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Berlin Township (Delaware County), OH (15.1%).
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 Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Concord Township (Delaware County) | 74.2% (±41.4 points) |
| 4 | Shawnee Hills | 73.7% (±80.5 points) |
| 5 | Genoa Township | 62.9% (±27.8 points) |
| 6 | Berkshire Township | 62.0% (±40.3 points) |
| 7 | Sunbury | 52.8% (±20.4 points) |
| 8 | Galena | 47.2% (±38.3 points) |
| 9 | Delaware | 43.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 10 | Troy Township (Delaware County) | 43.5% (±80.4 points) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 39.4% (±10.7 points) |
| 12 | Orange Township (Delaware County) | 39.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 13 | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 35.7% (±28.4 points) |
| 14 | Ashley | 32.4% (±17.5 points) |
| 15 | Powell | 31.1% (±17.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Delaware 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 Delaware
Are renters in Delaware rent-burdened?
43.8% of renting households in Delaware 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 Delaware spend on rent?
The median renting household in Delaware, OH spends 26.1% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Delaware 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 Delaware city, Ohio (place:21434, 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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