How many renters in Ironton, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Ironton, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.4% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ironton
| Share of income spent on rent | Ironton | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.8% (±6.6 points) | 16.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±8.3 points) | 16.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.8% (±3.7 points) | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±5.4 points) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.9% (±7.6 points) | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.4% (±9.6 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Ironton against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Ironton | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±12.2 points) | 44.0% (±6.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.4% (±9.6 points) | 36.6% (±6.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±3.8 points) | 27.6% (±2.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,158 (±$4,883) | $33,072 (±$7,193) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $782 (±$91) | $848 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ironton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lawrence County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lawrence County, Ironton ranks 10 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 627 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 Ironton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | — | 50.3% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Upper Township | 1.3 mi | 53.6% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russell | 1.7 mi | 10.1% (±19.3 points) | Lower |
| Flatwoods | 2.3 mi | 47.2% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellefonte | 2.4 mi | 58.6% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanging Rock | 3.3 mi | 62.5% (±108.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raceland | 3.3 mi | 63.8% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington | 3.3 mi | 18.2% (±26.3 points) | Lower |
| Coal Grove | 3.6 mi | 58.1% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Russell, KY (10.1%), Worthington, KY (18.2%).
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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Hanging Rock | 62.5% (±108.9 points) |
| 5 | Coal Grove | 58.1% (±28.7 points) |
| 6 | Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) | 57.4% (±59.6 points) |
| 7 | Aid Township | 56.3% (±97.5 points) |
| 8 | Upper Township | 53.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 9 | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 51.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 10 | Ironton | 50.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 11 | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 41.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 12 | Fayette Township | 34.7% (±17.0 points) |
| 13 | Athalia | 32.4% (±24.1 points) |
| 14 | Burlington | 31.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 15 | South Point | 29.6% (±18.8 points) |
| 16 | Rome Township (Lawrence County) | 26.2% (±17.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Lawrence 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 Ironton
Are renters in Ironton rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in Ironton 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 Ironton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ironton, OH spends 30.1% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ironton city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ironton city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ironton 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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