What percentage of people rent in Fairfield Township (Highland County), OH?
29.5% (±8.6 points) of the occupied homes in Fairfield Township (Highland County), OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 409 renting households against 979 that own their home.
In Fairfield Township (Highland County), the share of households that rent went from 29.5% in 2015–2019 to 29.5% in 2020–2024 (0.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 29.5% (±8.6 points)
- Renting households
- 409 (±125)
- Median renter income
- $54,312 (±$12,926)
Who rents and who owns in Fairfield Township (Highland County)
| Fairfield Township (Highland County) | Highland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 29.5% (±8.6 points) | 25.7% (±2.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 409 (±125) | 4,350 (±443) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 979 (±159) | 12,588 (±434) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.4 (±0.6) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $54,312 (±$12,926) | $39,526 (±$9,344) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $77,582 (±$6,212) | $73,260 (±$3,819) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Fairfield Township (Highland County), the renter share is not measurably different from Highland County (25.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Highland County, Fairfield Township (Highland County) ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 631 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Fairfield Township (Highland County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.5% (±6.0 points) | 29.5% (±8.6 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $680 (±$43) | $938 (±$166) | +37.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $49,856 (±$12,208) | $72,972 (±$5,400) | +46.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Fairfield Township (Highland County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township (Highland County) | — | 29.5% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Leesburg | 0.3 mi | 34.9% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 2.4 mi | 29.3% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Highland County) | 4.0 mi | 3.6% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Green Township (Fayette County) | 5.2 mi | 7.6% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Wayne Township (Clinton County) | 6.8 mi | 22.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Highland County) | 7.2 mi | 36.9% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Vienna | 7.4 mi | 21.2% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Fayette County) | 8.2 mi | 27.3% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Penn Township (Highland County), OH (3.6%), Green Township (Fayette County), OH (7.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Highland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hillsboro | 46.7% (±7.1 points) |
| 3 | Madison Township (Highland County) | 36.9% (±7.2 points) |
| 4 | Liberty Township (Highland County) | 35.6% (±5.4 points) |
| 5 | Leesburg | 34.9% (±10.9 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Highland County) | 33.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lynchburg | 29.5% (±10.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Fairfield Township (Highland County) | 29.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 9 | Highland | 29.3% (±19.3 points) |
| 10 | Whiteoak Township | 25.8% (±11.9 points) |
| 11 | Brushcreek Township | 25.1% (±15.9 points) |
| 12 | Mowrystown | 20.7% (±12.7 points) |
| 13 | Dodson Township | 20.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 | Paint Township (Highland County) | 17.9% (±6.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Highland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fairfield Township (Highland County)
How many renters are there in Fairfield Township (Highland County)?
Fairfield Township (Highland County) has an estimated 409 (±125) renting households, 29.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Fairfield Township (Highland County)?
In Fairfield Township (Highland County), the share of households that rent went from 29.5% in 2015–2019 to 29.5% in 2020–2024 (0.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Fairfield Township (Highland County)?
A renting household in Fairfield Township (Highland County) has 2.4 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Fairfield Township (Highland County)?
The median renting household in Fairfield Township (Highland County), OH has an income of $54,312 (±$12,926) a year, against $77,582 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Highland County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Highland County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Highland County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Highland County, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield township, Highland County, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Fairfield township, Highland County, Ohio (county subdivision:26026, in state:39 county:071).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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