How many renters in Lima, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.6% (±5.1 points) of renting households in Lima, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.6% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.6% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lima
| Share of income spent on rent | Lima | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.2% (±3.3 points) | 18.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.5% (±3.1 points) | 16.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±2.8 points) | 11.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±3.0 points) | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±2.7 points) | 6.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.6% (±4.3 points) | 34.9% | 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.
Lima against Allen County, its state and the nation
| Lima | Allen County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.6% (±5.1 points) | 41.0% (±3.7 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.6% (±4.3 points) | 34.9% (±3.1 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±1.5 points) | 26.5% (±1.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,286 (±$3,363) | $39,864 (±$2,919) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $903 (±$37) | $922 (±$24) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lima, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Allen County (41.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Allen County, Lima ranks 9 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1025 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 Lima
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | — | 41.6% (±5.1 points) | — |
| American Township | 4.0 mi | 44.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Shawnee | 4.6 mi | 31.3% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township | 4.6 mi | 39.8% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bath Township (Allen County) | 4.6 mi | 41.8% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elida | 5.6 mi | 43.0% (±46.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Allen County) | 5.8 mi | 29.0% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cairo | 6.4 mi | 26.9% (±72.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cridersville | 6.4 mi | 53.9% (±19.3 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 Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Harrod | 50.0% (±44.0 points) |
| 4 | Spencerville | 47.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 5 | Spencer Township (Allen County) | 46.1% (±20.8 points) |
| 6 | American Township | 44.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 7 | Elida | 43.0% (±46.8 points) |
| 8 | Bath Township (Allen County) | 41.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 9 | Lima | 41.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 10 | Shawnee Township | 39.8% (±18.4 points) |
| 11 | Auglaize Township (Allen County) | 37.9% (±28.8 points) |
| 12 | Delphos | 37.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Allen County) | 36.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 14 | Monroe Township (Allen County) | 32.1% (±29.4 points) |
| 15 | Fort Shawnee | 31.3% (±19.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Allen 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 Lima
Are renters in Lima rent-burdened?
41.6% of renting households in Lima 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 Lima spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lima, OH spends 26.6% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lima city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lima city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lima 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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