What percentage of people rent in Mechanicsburg, OH?
51.1% (±10.5 points) of the occupied homes in Mechanicsburg, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 332 renting households against 318 that own their home.
In Mechanicsburg, the share of households that rent went from 37.6% in 2015–2019 to 51.1% in 2020–2024 (+13.5 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 51.1% (±10.5 points)
- Renting households
- 332 (±110)
- Median renter income
- $41,250 (±$29,131)
Who rents and who owns in Mechanicsburg
| Mechanicsburg | Champaign County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 51.1% (±10.5 points) | 23.2% (±2.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 332 (±110) | 3,629 (±344) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 318 (±74) | 12,017 (±362) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $41,250 (±$29,131) | $49,469 (±$3,503) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $72,763 (±$10,091) | $85,006 (±$4,186) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Mechanicsburg, the renter share is higher than in Champaign County (23.2%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (32.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Champaign County, Mechanicsburg ranks 1 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 75 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Mechanicsburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.6% (±7.1 points) | 51.1% (±10.5 points) | +13.5 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $848 (±$113) | $785 (±$126) | −7.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $56,544 (±$7,413) | $59,583 (±$12,905) | +5.4% | 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 Mechanicsburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg | — | 51.1% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Goshen Township (Champaign County) | 0.3 mi | 27.4% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Mutual | 4.3 mi | 23.5% (±19.4 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Champaign County) | 4.7 mi | 3.4% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Pike Township (Madison County) | 6.0 mi | 38.7% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catawba | 6.2 mi | 11.5% (±14.9 points) | Lower |
| Rush Township (Champaign County) | 6.9 mi | 26.6% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Woodstock | 7.1 mi | 31.3% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant Township (Clark County) | 7.2 mi | 5.5% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Goshen Township (Champaign County), OH (27.4%), Mutual, OH (23.5%), Union Township (Champaign County), OH (3.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Champaign County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanicsburg | 51.1% (±10.5 points) |
| 2 | Urbana | 39.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 3 | Urbana Township | 33.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 4 | North Lewisburg | 32.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 | St. Paris | 32.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 6 | Woodstock | 31.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 7 | Harrison Township (Champaign County) | 30.9% (±26.6 points) |
Showing 7 of 19 places in Champaign 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 Mechanicsburg
How many renters are there in Mechanicsburg?
Mechanicsburg has an estimated 332 (±110) renting households, 51.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Mechanicsburg?
In Mechanicsburg, the share of households that rent went from 37.6% in 2015–2019 to 51.1% in 2020–2024 (+13.5 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Mechanicsburg?
A renting household in Mechanicsburg has 2.0 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Mechanicsburg?
The median renting household in Mechanicsburg, OH has an income of $41,250 (±$29,131) a year, against $72,763 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsburg village, 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 Mechanicsburg village, Ohio (place:48706, 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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