What percentage of people rent in London, OH?
36.3% (±5.7 points) of the occupied homes in London, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,687 renting households against 2,959 that own their home.
In London, the share of households that rent went from 44.3% in 2015–2019 to 36.3% in 2020–2024 (−8.0 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 36.3% (±5.7 points)
- Renting households
- 1,687 (±281)
- Median renter income
- $43,027 (±$7,604)
Who rents and who owns in London
| London | Madison County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 36.3% (±5.7 points) | 22.5% (±2.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,687 (±281) | 3,524 (±368) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,959 (±320) | 12,162 (±392) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $43,027 (±$7,604) | $45,398 (±$2,957) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $102,540 (±$17,204) | $106,946 (±$4,663) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In London, the renter share is higher than in Madison County (22.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Madison County, London ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 361 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in London has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 44.3% (±5.1 points) | 36.3% (±5.7 points) | −8.0 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $811 (±$69) | $916 (±$117) | +12.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $56,801 (±$7,599) | $60,231 (±$11,997) | +6.0% | 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 London
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | — | 36.3% (±5.7 points) | — |
| Union Township (Madison County) | 1.7 mi | 17.1% (±11.9 points) | Lower |
| Deer Creek Township | 4.0 mi | 39.6% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Choctaw Lake | 5.3 mi | 8.8% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Somerford Township | 6.4 mi | 6.7% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Paint Township (Madison County) | 6.6 mi | 5.2% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Oak Run Township | 6.9 mi | 21.0% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Jefferson | 7.9 mi | 22.5% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Fairfield Township (Madison County) | 8.0 mi | 16.0% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Madison County), OH (17.1%), Choctaw Lake, OH (8.8%), Somerford Township, OH (6.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Creek Township | 39.6% (±21.4 points) |
| 2 | Pike Township (Madison County) | 38.7% (±26.9 points) |
| 3 | Midway | 37.9% (±16.4 points) |
| 4 | London | 36.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 5 | Range Township | 35.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 6 | Stokes Township (Madison County) | 34.1% (±14.5 points) |
| 7 | Mount Sterling | 27.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 8 | South Solon | 26.8% (±19.4 points) |
| 9 | West Jefferson | 22.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 10 | Oak Run Township | 21.0% (±21.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Madison 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 London
How many renters are there in London?
London has an estimated 1,687 (±281) renting households, 36.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in London?
In London, the share of households that rent went from 44.3% in 2015–2019 to 36.3% in 2020–2024 (−8.0 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in London?
A renting household in London has 2.0 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in London?
The median renting household in London, OH has an income of $43,027 (±$7,604) a year, against $102,540 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, 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 London city, Ohio (place:44674, in state:39).
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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