How many renters in Fostoria, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.2% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Fostoria, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.2% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.2% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fostoria
| Share of income spent on rent | Fostoria | Seneca County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.2% (±8.0 points) | 18.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±5.6 points) | 15.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±5.9 points) | 9.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±6.5 points) | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±6.3 points) | 7.8% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.2% (±8.3 points) | 33.7% | 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.
Fostoria against Seneca County, its state and the nation
| Fostoria | Seneca County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.2% (±10.4 points) | 41.5% (±5.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.2% (±8.3 points) | 33.7% (±5.1 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±3.1 points) | 27.3% (±1.6 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,315 (±$6,567) | $37,083 (±$6,672) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $809 (±$49) | $856 (±$20) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fostoria, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Seneca County (41.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Seneca County, Fostoria ranks 9 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1075 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 Fostoria
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria | — | 40.2% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Hancock County) | 3.6 mi | 49.6% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon Township (Seneca County) | 3.9 mi | 8.7% (±27.2 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Seneca County) | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Wood County) | 4.9 mi | 37.0% (±62.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 6.4 mi | 21.4% (±91.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Millgrove | 7.0 mi | 85.7% (±110.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomdale | 7.4 mi | 32.1% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Risingsun | 7.4 mi | 30.4% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Loudon Township (Seneca County), OH (8.7%).
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 Seneca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Scipio Township (Seneca County) | 64.4% (±28.0 points) |
| 4 | Venice Township | 54.0% (±32.7 points) |
| 5 | Tiffin | 46.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 6 | Clinton Township (Seneca County) | 45.9% (±25.7 points) |
| 7 | Hopewell Township (Seneca County) | 43.7% (±41.4 points) |
| 8 | Bloom Township (Seneca County) | 43.4% (±23.6 points) |
| 9 | Fostoria | 40.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 10 | Bettsville | 25.0% (±27.3 points) |
| 11 | Bloomville | 23.2% (±18.0 points) |
| 12 | Republic | 21.8% (±16.7 points) |
| 13 | Thompson Township (Seneca County) | 20.8% (±46.6 points) |
| 14 | New Riegel | 19.2% (±22.3 points) |
| 15 | Liberty Township (Seneca County) | 17.4% (±16.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Seneca 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 Fostoria
Are renters in Fostoria rent-burdened?
40.2% of renting households in Fostoria 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 Fostoria spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fostoria, OH spends 26.5% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fostoria city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fostoria city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fostoria 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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