How many renters in Marietta, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.4% (±8.0 points) of renting households in Marietta, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.4% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.0% (±6.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marietta
| Share of income spent on rent | Marietta | Washington County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±4.0 points) | 16.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±4.5 points) | 10.1% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±4.1 points) | 12.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±4.1 points) | 11.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±4.5 points) | 8.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.0% (±6.6 points) | 41.4% | 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.
Marietta against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Marietta | Washington County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.4% (±8.0 points) | 49.7% (±5.3 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.0% (±6.6 points) | 41.4% (±4.6 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±2.8 points) | 29.9% (±2.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,689 (±$3,105) | $31,923 (±$1,961) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $861 (±$64) | $852 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Marietta, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (49.7%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Marietta ranks 9 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 458 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 Marietta
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | — | 56.4% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Williamstown | 1.8 mi | 62.6% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marietta Township | 3.6 mi | 48.3% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Devola | 3.8 mi | 17.9% (±20.7 points) | Lower |
| Boaz | 4.4 mi | 76.4% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fearing Township | 4.4 mi | 40.7% (±82.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muskingum Township (Washington County) | 4.4 mi | 22.0% (±19.0 points) | Lower |
| Reno | 4.5 mi | 56.9% (±34.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Washington County) | 4.9 mi | 37.5% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Devola, OH (17.9%), Muskingum Township (Washington County), OH (22.0%).
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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dunham Township | 74.1% (±52.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Matamoras (New Matamoras) | 63.3% (±24.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Grandview Township | 63.3% (±24.5 points) |
| 6 | Belpre | 61.8% (±11.3 points) |
| 7 | Belpre Township | 59.1% (±35.6 points) |
| 8 | Reno | 56.9% (±34.7 points) |
| 9 | Marietta | 56.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 10 | Marietta Township | 48.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 11 | Fearing Township | 40.7% (±82.8 points) |
| 12 | Warren Township (Washington County) | 37.5% (±32.2 points) |
| 13 | Beverly | 35.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Lowell | 30.6% (±62.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Adams Township (Washington County) | 30.6% (±62.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Washington 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 Marietta
Are renters in Marietta rent-burdened?
56.4% of renting households in Marietta 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 Marietta spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marietta, OH spends 32.8% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta 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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