How many renters in Kenton, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±17.3 points) of renting households in Kenton, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±17.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.9% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kenton
| Share of income spent on rent | Kenton | Hardin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.0% (±4.7 points) | 18.0% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.8% (±12.6 points) | 19.9% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±11.6 points) | 17.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±10.3 points) | 9.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.5% (±10.4 points) | 7.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.9% (±13.8 points) | 27.0% | 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.
Kenton against Hardin County, its state and the nation
| Kenton | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±17.3 points) | 34.6% (±7.5 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.9% (±13.8 points) | 27.0% (±6.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±5.7 points) | 23.4% (±2.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,017 (±$7,308) | $40,974 (±$6,105) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $625 (±$141) | $793 (±$46) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kenton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hardin County (34.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hardin County, Kenton ranks 4 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 890 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 Kenton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton | — | 44.4% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Buck Township | 2.4 mi | 35.0% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Hardin County) | 3.0 mi | 48.2% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cessna Township | 6.4 mi | 50.0% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goshen Township (Hardin County) | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Creek Township | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±72.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dudley Township | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±51.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Victory | 9.0 mi | 12.5% (±49.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hale Township | 9.2 mi | 10.0% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cessna Township | 50.0% (±55.9 points) |
| 2 | Ada | 48.5% (±16.6 points) |
| 3 | Pleasant Township (Hardin County) | 48.2% (±18.3 points) |
| 4 | Kenton | 44.4% (±17.3 points) |
| 5 | Liberty Township (Hardin County) | 43.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 6 | Buck Township | 35.0% (±32.5 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Hardin County) | 28.6% (±92.2 points) |
| 8 | McGuffey | 26.9% (±24.2 points) |
| 9 | Forest | 25.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 10 | Marion Township (Hardin County) | 23.7% (±20.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Hardin 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 Kenton
Are renters in Kenton rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in Kenton 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 Kenton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kenton, OH spends 27.7% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenton city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenton city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenton 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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