How many renters in Hillsboro, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.9% (±13.3 points) of renting households in Hillsboro, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.9% (±13.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.1% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hillsboro
| Share of income spent on rent | Hillsboro | Highland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.9% (±7.1 points) | 26.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±7.6 points) | 13.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±6.1 points) | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±4.0 points) | 8.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.8% (±7.8 points) | 7.2% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.1% (±10.8 points) | 32.5% | 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.
Hillsboro against Highland County, its state and the nation
| Hillsboro | Highland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.9% (±13.3 points) | 39.7% (±7.3 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.1% (±10.8 points) | 32.5% (±6.3 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±5.2 points) | 24.2% (±2.8 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,310 (±$7,605) | $39,526 (±$9,344) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $770 (±$29) | $780 (±$21) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hillsboro, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Highland County (39.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Highland County, Hillsboro ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 613 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 Hillsboro
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | — | 50.9% (±13.3 points) | — |
| Liberty Township (Highland County) | 1.7 mi | 45.7% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Market Township | 5.1 mi | 73.6% (±45.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Highland County) | 6.5 mi | 100.0% (±27.4 points) | Higher |
| Union Township (Highland County) | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±38.5 points) | Lower |
| Hamer Township | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±125.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marshall Township | 8.9 mi | 100.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Vienna | 9.0 mi | 46.4% (±42.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paint Township (Highland County) | 9.0 mi | 37.8% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Highland County), OH (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Highland County), OH (100.0%).
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 Highland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Marshall Township | 100.0% (±67.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Washington Township (Highland County) | 100.0% (±27.4 points) |
| 3 | Highland | 82.4% (±82.1 points) |
| 4 | New Market Township | 73.6% (±45.0 points) |
| 5 | Lynchburg | 57.1% (±26.4 points) |
| 6 | Dodson Township | 51.1% (±24.7 points) |
| 7 | Hillsboro | 50.9% (±13.3 points) |
| 8 | Mowrystown | 48.6% (±62.8 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Highland County) | 45.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 10 | Paint Township (Highland County) | 37.8% (±20.1 points) |
| 11 | Whiteoak Township | 37.5% (±49.0 points) |
| 12 | Greenfield | 33.7% (±13.9 points) |
| 13 | Madison Township (Highland County) | 32.6% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Highland 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 Hillsboro
Are renters in Hillsboro rent-burdened?
50.9% of renting households in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hillsboro, OH spends 30.4% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsboro city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsboro city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro city, Ohio (place:35560, 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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