How many renters in Kettering, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.1% (±4.6 points) of renting households in Kettering, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.1% (±4.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.8% (±4.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kettering
| Share of income spent on rent | Kettering | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±2.4 points) | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±2.7 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±2.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±1.8 points) | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.8% (±4.2 points) | 38.2% | 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.
Kettering against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Kettering | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.1% (±4.6 points) | 46.8% (±1.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.8% (±4.2 points) | 38.2% (±1.6 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±1.6 points) | 28.7% (±0.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,765 (±$3,356) | $43,098 (±$1,275) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,051 (±$33) | $1,026 (±$16) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kettering, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (46.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Kettering ranks 15 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 906 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 Kettering
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | — | 44.1% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Oakwood (Montgomery County) | 2.1 mi | 17.4% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| Centerville | 4.3 mi | 44.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Montgomery County) | 4.9 mi | 41.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moraine | 4.9 mi | 69.0% (±19.0 points) | Higher |
| Bellbrook | 5.3 mi | 19.7% (±17.0 points) | Lower |
| Beavercreek | 5.5 mi | 35.1% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| West Carrollton | 5.9 mi | 39.6% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside | 6.2 mi | 36.9% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oakwood (Montgomery County), OH (17.4%), Bellbrook, OH (19.7%), Beavercreek, OH (35.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Moraine, OH (69.0%).
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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Englewood | 52.2% (±14.1 points) |
| 10 | Trotwood | 50.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Phillipsburg | 48.9% (±38.4 points) |
| 12 | Drexel | 47.6% (±26.7 points) |
| 13 | Butler Township (Montgomery County) | 47.5% (±23.3 points) |
| 14 | German Township (Montgomery County) | 46.0% (±28.0 points) |
| 15 | Kettering | 44.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Centerville | 44.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Perry Township (Montgomery County) | 44.0% (±22.9 points) |
| 18 | Miami Township (Montgomery County) | 42.2% (±5.4 points) |
| 19 | Washington Township (Montgomery County) | 41.9% (±5.9 points) |
| 20 | Clayton | 39.9% (±19.4 points) |
| 21 | Huber Heights | 39.8% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Montgomery 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 Kettering
Are renters in Kettering rent-burdened?
44.1% of renting households in Kettering 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 Kettering spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kettering, OH spends 27.5% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering 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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