How many renters in Fayette Township, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.7% (±17.0 points) of renting households in Fayette Township, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.7% (±17.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.7% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fayette Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Fayette Township | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±10.6 points) | 16.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.5% (±4.8 points) | 16.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.6% (±12.2 points) | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.8% (±17.1 points) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.0% (±1.9 points) | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.7% (±16.9 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Fayette Township against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Fayette Township | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.7% (±17.0 points) | 44.0% (±6.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.7% (±16.9 points) | 36.6% (±6.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±3.6 points) | 27.6% (±2.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,462 (±$24,950) | $33,072 (±$7,193) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $756 (±$147) | $848 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fayette Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lawrence County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lawrence County, Fayette Township ranks 12 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1335 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 Fayette Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Township | — | 34.7% (±17.0 points) | — |
| Burlington | 2.5 mi | 31.3% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Point | 3.2 mi | 29.6% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ceredo | 3.7 mi | 64.1% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenova | 4.2 mi | 36.4% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake | 4.3 mi | 24.8% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 4.4 mi | 41.7% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catlettsburg | 4.4 mi | 43.9% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Lawrence County) | 5.4 mi | 51.2% (±15.3 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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) | 57.4% (±59.6 points) |
| 7 | Aid Township | 56.3% (±97.5 points) |
| 8 | Upper Township | 53.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 9 | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 51.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 10 | Ironton | 50.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 11 | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 41.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 12 | Fayette Township | 34.7% (±17.0 points) |
| 13 | Athalia | 32.4% (±24.1 points) |
| 14 | Burlington | 31.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 15 | South Point | 29.6% (±18.8 points) |
| 16 | Rome Township (Lawrence County) | 26.2% (±17.6 points) |
| 17 | Chesapeake | 24.8% (±17.8 points) |
| 18 | Hamilton Township (Lawrence County) | 18.2% (±22.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Lawrence 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 Fayette Township
Are renters in Fayette Township rent-burdened?
34.7% of renting households in Fayette Township 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 Fayette Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fayette Township, OH spends 26.1% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fayette township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fayette township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fayette township, Lawrence County, 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 Fayette township, Lawrence County, Ohio (county subdivision:26782, in state:39 county:087).
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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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