How many renters in Gahanna, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.7% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Gahanna, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.7% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.6% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gahanna
| Share of income spent on rent | Gahanna | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±5.7 points) | 12.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±4.0 points) | 13.2% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.6% (±5.6 points) | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±4.6 points) | 13.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±3.7 points) | 8.7% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.6% (±8.1 points) | 37.6% | 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.
Gahanna against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Gahanna | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.7% (±8.9 points) | 46.3% (±1.0 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.6% (±8.1 points) | 37.6% (±0.8 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±3.4 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,952 (±$8,704) | $52,781 (±$913) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,466 (±$56) | $1,302 (±$9) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Gahanna, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (46.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Gahanna ranks 19 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 878 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 Gahanna
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanna | — | 44.7% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Mifflin Township (Franklin County) | 0.9 mi | 44.8% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Franklin County) | 4.2 mi | 26.1% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huber Ridge | 4.3 mi | 27.7% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minerva Park | 4.3 mi | 8.5% (±46.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blendon Township | 4.3 mi | 34.6% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Franklin County) | 4.4 mi | 39.3% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall | 4.7 mi | 57.7% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Bexley | 5.7 mi | 49.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Whitehall, OH (57.7%).
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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Worthington | 47.5% (±14.8 points) |
| 14 | Prairie Township (Franklin County) | 47.3% (±13.1 points) |
| 15 | Reynoldsburg | 47.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 | Sharon Township (Franklin County) | 46.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 17 | Columbus | 46.6% (±1.2 points) |
| 18 | Mifflin Township (Franklin County) | 44.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 19 | Gahanna | 44.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 20 | Truro Township | 44.4% (±7.4 points) |
| 21 | Grove City | 43.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 22 | Harrisburg | 43.3% (±47.5 points) |
| 23 | Jackson Township (Franklin County) | 43.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 24 | Urbancrest | 41.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 25 | Obetz | 40.8% (±22.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Franklin 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 Gahanna
Are renters in Gahanna rent-burdened?
44.7% of renting households in Gahanna 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 Gahanna spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gahanna, OH spends 27.9% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gahanna city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gahanna city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gahanna 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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