How many renters in Garfield Heights, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.0% (±9.9 points) of renting households in Garfield Heights, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.0% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.5% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.5% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Garfield Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Garfield Heights | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±4.4 points) | 13.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±5.0 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±5.1 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.9% (±2.7 points) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±5.0 points) | 9.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.5% (±8.6 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Garfield Heights against Cuyahoga County, its state and the nation
| Garfield Heights | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.0% (±9.9 points) | 48.3% (±1.1 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.5% (±8.6 points) | 38.8% (±0.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.5% (±6.5 points) | 29.3% (±0.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,285 (±$5,398) | $40,410 (±$888) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,129 (±$77) | $1,060 (±$11) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Garfield Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Cuyahoga County (48.3%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cuyahoga County, Garfield Heights ranks 5 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 352 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 Garfield Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heights | — | 61.0% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Maple Heights | 2.3 mi | 43.1% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
| Valley View | 2.6 mi | 13.8% (±61.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cuyahoga Heights | 2.8 mi | 24.7% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Independence | 3.0 mi | 24.2% (±19.7 points) | Lower |
| Brooklyn Heights | 3.1 mi | 16.3% (±50.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newburgh Heights | 3.7 mi | 32.1% (±20.8 points) | Lower |
| North Randall | 4.0 mi | 37.5% (±14.8 points) | Lower |
| Bedford | 4.1 mi | 48.3% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maple Heights, OH (43.1%), Independence, OH (24.2%), Newburgh Heights, OH (32.1%).
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 Cuyahoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Heights | 76.6% (±42.0 points) |
| 2 | Mayfield | 69.2% (±30.3 points) |
| 3 | East Cleveland | 63.6% (±7.7 points) |
| 4 | Walton Hills | 62.5% (±63.5 points) |
| 5 | Garfield Heights | 61.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Seven Hills | 58.8% (±28.5 points) |
| 7 | Woodmere | 56.9% (±22.5 points) |
| 8 | Parma Heights | 56.6% (±9.8 points) |
| 9 | University Heights | 54.4% (±17.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Chagrin Falls | 54.3% (±26.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Chagrin Falls Township | 54.3% (±26.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 59 places in Cuyahoga 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 Garfield Heights
Are renters in Garfield Heights rent-burdened?
61.0% of renting households in Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Garfield Heights, OH spends 37.5% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield Heights city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield Heights city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield Heights city, 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 Garfield Heights city, Ohio (place:29428, in state:39).
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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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