How many renters in Franklin Township (Portage County), OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
69.3% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Franklin Township (Portage County), OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 69.3% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 64.9% (±11.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.6% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Franklin Township (Portage County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Franklin Township (Portage County) | Portage County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.8% (±10.4 points) | 14.6% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.0% (±6.3 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.9% (±4.6 points) | 12.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 9.4% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.4% (±4.3 points) | 8.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 64.9% (±11.6 points) | 46.7% | 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.
Franklin Township (Portage County) against Portage County, its state and the nation
| Franklin Township (Portage County) | Portage County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 69.3% (±12.4 points) | 54.8% (±4.0 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 64.9% (±11.6 points) | 46.7% (±3.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.6% (±6.5 points) | 33.0% (±2.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,852 (±$11,228) | $38,590 (±$2,747) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $971 (±$78) | $1,064 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Franklin Township (Portage County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Portage County (54.8%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Portage County, Franklin Township (Portage County) ranks 5 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 230 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 Franklin Township (Portage County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township (Portage County) | — | 69.3% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Kent | 2.4 mi | 65.6% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Streetsboro | 4.2 mi | 42.6% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Stow | 4.9 mi | 42.4% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Ravenna Township | 5.1 mi | 39.2% (±16.7 points) | Lower |
| Ravenna | 5.4 mi | 57.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Munroe Falls | 5.5 mi | 57.7% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brimfield | 5.8 mi | 83.8% (±62.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brimfield Township | 5.8 mi | 40.8% (±14.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Streetsboro, OH (42.6%), Stow, OH (42.4%), Ravenna Township, OH (39.2%).
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 Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Township | 100.0% (±116.3 points) |
| 2 | Brimfield | 83.8% (±62.0 points) |
| 3 | Palmyra Township | 82.7% (±29.1 points) |
| 4 | Windham | 71.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 5 | Franklin Township (Portage County) | 69.3% (±12.4 points) |
| 6 | Kent | 65.6% (±7.9 points) |
| 7 | Mantua Township | 62.9% (±73.6 points) |
| 8 | Randolph Township | 58.5% (±42.6 points) |
| 9 | Ravenna | 57.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 10 | Garrettsville | 55.8% (±26.5 points) |
| 11 | Charlestown Township | 54.0% (±26.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Portage 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 Franklin Township (Portage County)
Are renters in Franklin Township (Portage County) rent-burdened?
69.3% of renting households in Franklin Township (Portage County) 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 Franklin Township (Portage County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Franklin Township (Portage County), OH spends 43.6% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Portage County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Portage County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin township, Portage 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 Franklin township, Portage County, Ohio (county subdivision:28392, in state:39 county:133).
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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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