How many renters in Massillon, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.4% (±6.9 points) of renting households in Massillon, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.4% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.8% (±5.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Massillon
| Share of income spent on rent | Massillon | Stark County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±3.5 points) | 17.4% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.7% (±4.9 points) | 15.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.6% (±5.0 points) | 12.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±4.0 points) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±4.1 points) | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.8% (±5.5 points) | 34.9% | 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.
Massillon against Stark County, its state and the nation
| Massillon | Stark County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.4% (±6.9 points) | 42.3% (±2.6 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.8% (±5.5 points) | 34.9% (±2.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±1.8 points) | 26.8% (±0.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,833 (±$2,740) | $39,074 (±$1,984) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $862 (±$45) | $909 (±$12) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Massillon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Stark County (42.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Stark County, Massillon ranks 16 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 944 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 Massillon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massillon | — | 43.4% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Perry Heights | 3.1 mi | 45.4% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Stark County) | 3.2 mi | 48.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscarawas Township (Stark County) | 3.4 mi | 30.6% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richville | 3.8 mi | 38.5% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Navarre | 4.0 mi | 24.2% (±16.6 points) | Lower |
| Reedurban | 4.8 mi | 69.5% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hills and Dales | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meyers Lake | 5.8 mi | 26.8% (±48.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Navarre, OH (24.2%).
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 Stark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Canton | 47.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 11 | Lawrence Township (Stark County) | 47.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 12 | North Canton | 46.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 13 | Perry Heights | 45.4% (±14.9 points) |
| 14 | East Canton | 44.8% (±17.0 points) |
| 15 | Louisville | 43.9% (±11.3 points) |
| 16 | Massillon | 43.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 17 | Canton Township | 43.3% (±14.6 points) |
| 18 | East Sparta | 42.6% (±31.2 points) |
| 19 | Brewster | 42.2% (±31.2 points) |
| 20 | Jackson Township (Stark County) | 39.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 21 | Alliance | 39.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 22 | Richville | 38.5% (±31.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Stark 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 Massillon
Are renters in Massillon rent-burdened?
43.4% of renting households in Massillon 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 Massillon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Massillon, OH spends 27.5% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Massillon city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Massillon city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Massillon 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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