How many renters in Lorain, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.8% (±5.4 points) of renting households in Lorain, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.8% (±5.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.4% (±4.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lorain
| Share of income spent on rent | Lorain | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±3.7 points) | 14.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±2.6 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±2.6 points) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±2.4 points) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±2.6 points) | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.4% (±4.7 points) | 38.7% | 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.
Lorain against Lorain County, its state and the nation
| Lorain | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.8% (±5.4 points) | 47.3% (±2.8 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.4% (±4.7 points) | 38.7% (±2.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±2.4 points) | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,207 (±$3,058) | $40,357 (±$1,976) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $887 (±$43) | $966 (±$21) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lorain, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Lorain County (47.3%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lorain County, Lorain ranks 8 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 492 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 Lorain
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | — | 54.8% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 1.9 mi | 54.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst | 3.6 mi | 59.4% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria Township | 3.6 mi | 24.7% (±19.9 points) | Lower |
| Amherst Township | 4.3 mi | 41.2% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield | 4.6 mi | 50.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Lake | 5.4 mi | 29.9% (±14.1 points) | Lower |
| Elyria | 5.9 mi | 44.7% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| South Amherst | 7.0 mi | 18.1% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elyria Township, OH (24.7%), Sheffield Lake, OH (29.9%), Elyria, OH (44.7%).
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 Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Henrietta Township | 81.1% (±41.3 points) |
| 3 | Penfield Township | 78.0% (±65.8 points) |
| 4 | New Russia Township | 69.6% (±51.9 points) |
| 5 | Amherst | 59.4% (±20.0 points) |
| 6 | Wellington | 55.6% (±21.9 points) |
| 7 | Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 54.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 8 | Lorain | 54.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Pittsfield Township | 53.8% (±63.9 points) |
| 10 | Wellington Township | 52.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 11 | Columbia Township (Lorain County) | 51.2% (±35.7 points) |
| 12 | Sheffield | 50.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 13 | Oberlin | 46.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 14 | Eaton Township | 46.2% (±38.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lorain 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 Lorain
Are renters in Lorain rent-burdened?
54.8% of renting households in Lorain 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 Lorain spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lorain, OH spends 32.5% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain 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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