How many renters in Fairfax, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.0% (±21.5 points) of renting households in Fairfax, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.0% (±21.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.3% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairfax
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairfax | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±6.3 points) | 14.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±10.0 points) | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±8.8 points) | 12.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.8% (±12.6 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 26.7% (±17.4 points) | 8.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.3% (±12.7 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Fairfax against Hamilton County, its state and the nation
| Fairfax | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.0% (±21.5 points) | 48.7% (±1.4 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.3% (±12.7 points) | 40.3% (±1.2 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±3.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.5 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,750 (±$4,428) | $41,891 (±$997) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,229 (±$265) | $1,075 (±$16) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fairfax, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hamilton County (48.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hamilton County, Fairfax ranks 33 of 84 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 642 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 Fairfax
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | — | 50.0% (±21.5 points) | — |
| Mariemont | 1.0 mi | 42.4% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township (Hamilton County) | 2.0 mi | 49.6% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turpin Hills | 2.7 mi | 40.1% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown | 2.8 mi | 36.8% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silverton | 3.1 mi | 24.3% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madeira | 3.2 mi | 41.9% (±30.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood | 3.3 mi | 49.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golf Manor | 4.1 mi | 55.1% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Montgomery | 51.8% (±21.2 points) |
| 28 | Monfort Heights | 51.6% (±20.8 points) |
| 29 | Covedale | 51.5% (±34.0 points) |
| 30 | Sycamore Township (Hamilton County) | 50.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 31 | Cincinnati | 50.1% (±1.8 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Amberley | 50.0% (±90.2 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Fairfax | 50.0% (±21.5 points) |
| 34 | Columbia Township (Hamilton County) | 49.6% (±19.8 points) |
| 35 | Deer Park | 49.4% (±19.4 points) |
| 36 | Norwood | 49.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 37 | New Baltimore | 49.2% (±65.6 points) |
| 38 | Symmes Township (Hamilton County) | 47.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 39 | Reading | 45.9% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 84 places in Hamilton 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 Fairfax
Are renters in Fairfax rent-burdened?
50.0% of renting households in Fairfax 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 Fairfax spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairfax, OH spends 30.0% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax village, 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 Fairfax village, Ohio (place:25942, in state:39).
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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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