How many renters in Fairlawn, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.1% (±19.6 points) of renting households in Fairlawn, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.1% (±19.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.2% (±11.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.8% (±8.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairlawn
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairlawn | Summit County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.1% (±17.2 points) | 14.4% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.4% (±14.2 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.2% (±8.1 points) | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±9.4 points) | 11.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 19.9% (±16.0 points) | 9.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.2% (±11.4 points) | 39.0% | 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.
Fairlawn against Summit County, its state and the nation
| Fairlawn | Summit County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.1% (±19.6 points) | 48.3% (±2.2 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.2% (±11.4 points) | 39.0% (±1.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.8% (±8.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.8 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,175 (±$10,396) | $41,345 (±$1,452) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,239 (±$211) | $1,026 (±$14) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fairlawn, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Summit County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Summit County, Fairlawn ranks 11 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 905 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 Fairlawn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn | — | 44.1% (±19.6 points) | — |
| Montrose-Ghent | 2.1 mi | 22.2% (±56.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Copley Township | 3.2 mi | 33.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bath Township (Summit County) | 3.6 mi | 22.2% (±56.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 5.1 mi | 39.4% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township (Medina County) | 6.3 mi | 13.9% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 6.3 mi | 53.8% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Center | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granger Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±31.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Granger Township, OH (0.0%).
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 Summit County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Macedonia | 57.3% (±29.2 points) |
| 6 | Twinsburg Township | 55.1% (±41.1 points) |
| 7 | Boston Township | 54.9% (±40.2 points) |
| 8 | Akron | 53.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 9 | Twinsburg Heights | 52.6% (±46.0 points) |
| 10 | Hudson | 48.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 11 | Fairlawn | 44.1% (±19.6 points) |
| 12 | Tallmadge | 43.5% (±15.7 points) |
| 13 | Richfield Township (Summit County) | 43.2% (±30.7 points) |
| 14 | Springfield Township (Summit County) | 42.6% (±18.2 points) |
| 15 | Stow | 42.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 16 | Green | 42.1% (±9.0 points) |
| 17 | Barberton | 41.0% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Summit 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 Fairlawn
Are renters in Fairlawn rent-burdened?
44.1% of renting households in Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairlawn, OH spends 26.8% (±8.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairlawn city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairlawn city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairlawn 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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