How many renters in London, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.1% (±15.1 points) of renting households in London, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.1% (±15.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.0% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in London
| Share of income spent on rent | London | Madison County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.7% (±8.9 points) | 12.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.8% (±7.6 points) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±8.5 points) | 15.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.6% (±10.7 points) | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.1% (±9.8 points) | 12.9% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.0% (±11.5 points) | 29.4% | 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.
London against Madison County, its state and the nation
| London | Madison County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.1% (±15.1 points) | 42.3% (±9.1 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.0% (±11.5 points) | 29.4% (±7.1 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±2.9 points) | 27.5% (±2.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,027 (±$7,604) | $45,398 (±$2,957) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $916 (±$117) | $943 (±$51) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In London, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Madison County (42.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Madison County, London ranks 10 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1039 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 London
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | — | 41.1% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Union Township (Madison County) | 1.7 mi | 75.0% (±60.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township | 4.0 mi | 89.8% (±32.0 points) | Higher |
| Choctaw Lake | 5.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somerford Township | 6.4 mi | 72.7% (±83.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paint Township (Madison County) | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±130.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Run Township | 6.9 mi | 100.0% (±72.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Jefferson | 7.9 mi | 52.1% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Madison County) | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±56.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Deer Creek Township, OH (89.8%).
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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Union Township (Madison County) | 75.0% (±60.7 points) |
| 5 | Monroe Township (Madison County) | 73.8% (±47.2 points) |
| 6 | Somerford Township | 72.7% (±83.0 points) |
| 7 | West Jefferson | 52.1% (±24.7 points) |
| 8 | Jefferson Township (Madison County) | 46.4% (±20.3 points) |
| 9 | Darby Township (Madison County) | 43.3% (±23.6 points) |
| 10 | London | 41.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 11 | Range Township | 34.9% (±24.9 points) |
| 12 | Plain City | 31.5% (±19.8 points) |
| 13 | Midway | 27.3% (±61.5 points) |
| 14 | Pleasant Township (Madison County) | 23.5% (±14.3 points) |
| 15 | Mount Sterling | 21.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 16 | South Solon | 15.2% (±59.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Madison 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 London
Are renters in London rent-burdened?
41.1% of renting households in London 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 London spend on rent?
The median renting household in London, OH spends 27.8% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Ohio
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 London city, Ohio (place:44674, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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