How many renters in Martins Ferry, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.9% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Martins Ferry, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.9% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.4% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Martins Ferry
| Share of income spent on rent | Martins Ferry | Belmont County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.0% (±9.3 points) | 15.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±6.3 points) | 10.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.3% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.8% (±8.0 points) | 16.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.0% (±11.4 points) | 8.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±9.8 points) | 38.5% | 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.
Martins Ferry against Belmont County, its state and the nation
| Martins Ferry | Belmont County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.9% (±15.0 points) | 46.8% (±5.6 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±9.8 points) | 38.5% (±4.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.4% (±3.5 points) | 29.0% (±1.1 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,906 (±$11,338) | $29,878 (±$3,462) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $800 (±$60) | $793 (±$34) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Martins Ferry, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Belmont County (46.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Belmont County, Martins Ferry ranks 5 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 516 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 Martins Ferry
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Ferry | — | 53.9% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Pease Township | 2.0 mi | 48.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheeling | 2.7 mi | 56.0% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside | 2.8 mi | 72.0% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 2.9 mi | 49.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearview | 3.1 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yorkville | 3.6 mi | 53.8% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfhurst | 3.7 mi | 30.0% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem | 4.7 mi | 36.6% (±20.6 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 Belmont County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Township (Belmont County) | 100.0% (±125.0 points) |
| 2 | Brookside | 72.0% (±40.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Barnesville | 64.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Warren Township (Belmont County) | 64.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 5 | Martins Ferry | 53.9% (±15.0 points) |
| 6 | Pultney Township | 52.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 7 | Bridgeport | 49.5% (±20.7 points) |
| 8 | Bellaire | 49.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 9 | St. Clairsville | 48.9% (±18.1 points) |
| 10 | Pease Township | 48.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 11 | Morristown | 47.1% (±83.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Belmont 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 Martins Ferry
Are renters in Martins Ferry rent-burdened?
53.9% of renting households in Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry spend on rent?
The median renting household in Martins Ferry, OH spends 31.4% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martins Ferry city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martins Ferry city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martins Ferry 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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