How many renters in Fairborn, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.4% (±5.2 points) of renting households in Fairborn, 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 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.4% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.1% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairborn
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairborn | Greene County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±3.7 points) | 17.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±3.6 points) | 15.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.0% (±4.2 points) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±3.2 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±2.9 points) | 9.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.1% (±4.3 points) | 31.4% | 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.
Fairborn against Greene County, its state and the nation
| Fairborn | Greene County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.4% (±5.2 points) | 40.8% (±3.4 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.1% (±4.3 points) | 31.4% (±2.8 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±2.1 points) | 26.2% (±1.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,333 (±$3,925) | $52,142 (±$2,990) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $977 (±$30) | $1,135 (±$30) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fairborn, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Greene County (40.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Greene County, Fairborn ranks 6 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 986 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 Fairborn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn | — | 42.4% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Bath Township (Greene County) | 0.9 mi | 42.7% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wright-Patterson AFB | 2.7 mi | 22.9% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| Holiday Valley | 4.5 mi | 73.3% (±63.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Xenia Township | 4.9 mi | 52.6% (±66.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beavercreek Township | 5.2 mi | 35.8% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beavercreek | 5.3 mi | 35.1% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Meadows | 5.7 mi | 40.2% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enon | 6.0 mi | 38.6% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (22.9%).
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 Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilberforce | 100.0% (±82.3 points) |
| 2 | Spring Valley Township | 75.6% (±52.4 points) |
| 3 | Xenia Township | 52.6% (±66.3 points) |
| 4 | Xenia | 51.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 5 | Bath Township (Greene County) | 42.7% (±5.0 points) |
| 6 | Fairborn | 42.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Miami Township (Greene County) | 37.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 8 | Yellow Springs | 37.0% (±13.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Cedarville | 35.8% (±13.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Beavercreek Township | 35.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Beavercreek | 35.1% (±7.4 points) |
| 12 | Cedarville Township | 32.4% (±13.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 25 places in Greene 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 Fairborn
Are renters in Fairborn rent-burdened?
42.4% of renting households in Fairborn 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 Fairborn spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairborn, OH spends 26.6% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairborn city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairborn city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairborn 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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