What percentage of people rent in Jefferson Township (Preble County), OH?
21.8% (±6.4 points) of the occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Preble County), OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 298 renting households against 1,068 that own their home.
In Jefferson Township (Preble County), the share of households that rent went from 30.4% in 2015–2019 to 21.8% in 2020–2024 (−8.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 21.8% (±6.4 points)
- Renting households
- 298 (±86)
- Median renter income
- $43,571 (±$14,018)
Who rents and who owns in Jefferson Township (Preble County)
| Jefferson Township (Preble County) | Preble County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 21.8% (±6.4 points) | 20.3% (±2.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 298 (±86) | 3,402 (±327) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,068 (±114) | 13,323 (±397) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.5) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $43,571 (±$14,018) | $43,929 (±$6,391) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,500 (±$16,071) | $78,900 (±$5,369) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Jefferson Township (Preble County), the renter share is not measurably different from Preble County (20.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Preble County, Jefferson Township (Preble County) ranks 10 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1065 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Jefferson Township (Preble County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.4% (±6.5 points) | 21.8% (±6.4 points) | −8.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $715 (±$94) | $766 (±$47) | +7.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $55,109 (±$10,394) | $64,125 (±$9,974) | +16.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Jefferson Township (Preble County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Preble County) | — | 21.8% (±6.4 points) | — |
| New Paris | 1.6 mi | 31.0% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eldorado | 5.4 mi | 14.3% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 6.1 mi | 38.9% (±3.2 points) | Higher |
| Whitewater | 6.1 mi | 6.9% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Preble County) | 6.4 mi | 11.8% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Darke County) | 6.5 mi | 19.1% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Preble County) | 6.7 mi | 14.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Grove | 6.7 mi | 31.5% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitewater, IN (6.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wayne Township (Wayne County), IN (38.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Preble County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Eaton | 32.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 5 | New Paris | 31.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 6 | Dixon Township | 29.9% (±21.7 points) |
| 7 | Lewisburg | 29.7% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Somers Township | 26.3% (±8.5 points) |
| 9 | Twin Township (Preble County) | 23.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Preble County) | 21.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 | Harrison Township (Preble County) | 20.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 12 | West Manchester | 17.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 13 | Lanier Township | 17.3% (±5.2 points) |
| 14 | Monroe Township (Preble County) | 14.9% (±5.9 points) |
| 15 | Eldorado | 14.3% (±10.9 points) |
| 16 | West Elkton | 12.9% (±12.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Preble County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jefferson Township (Preble County)
How many renters are there in Jefferson Township (Preble County)?
Jefferson Township (Preble County) has an estimated 298 (±86) renting households, 21.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Jefferson Township (Preble County)?
In Jefferson Township (Preble County), the share of households that rent went from 30.4% in 2015–2019 to 21.8% in 2020–2024 (−8.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Jefferson Township (Preble County)?
A renting household in Jefferson Township (Preble County) has 2.5 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Jefferson Township (Preble County)?
The median renting household in Jefferson Township (Preble County), OH has an income of $43,571 (±$14,018) a year, against $71,500 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Preble County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Preble County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Preble County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Preble County, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Preble County, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Jefferson township, Preble County, Ohio (county subdivision:38780, in state:39 county:135).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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