How many renters in Middletown, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.0% (±5.3 points) of renting households in Middletown, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.0% (±5.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±4.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Middletown
| Share of income spent on rent | Middletown | Butler County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.1% (±3.0 points) | 14.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±3.1 points) | 13.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±2.9 points) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±2.6 points) | 11.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±2.5 points) | 7.9% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±4.7 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Middletown against Butler County, its state and the nation
| Middletown | Butler County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.0% (±5.3 points) | 48.2% (±2.4 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±4.7 points) | 40.3% (±2.1 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,889 (±$3,016) | $46,284 (±$2,607) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,007 (±$35) | $1,135 (±$19) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Middletown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Butler County (48.2%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Butler County, Middletown ranks 8 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 576 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 Middletown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | — | 52.0% (±5.3 points) | — |
| Monroe | 3.9 mi | 56.5% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Butler County) | 4.0 mi | 56.1% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Township | 4.1 mi | 51.2% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Warren County) | 4.2 mi | 49.8% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turtlecreek Township | 4.4 mi | 66.1% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 5.1 mi | 48.6% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 5.7 mi | 34.4% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle | 5.8 mi | 39.1% (±20.1 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 Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Oxford | 63.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Fairfield Township (Butler County) | 63.8% (±29.2 points) |
| 4 | Oxford Township (Butler County) | 62.8% (±9.2 points) |
| 5 | New Miami | 58.3% (±21.3 points) |
| 6 | Monroe | 56.5% (±16.7 points) |
| 7 | Madison Township (Butler County) | 56.1% (±23.5 points) |
| 8 | Middletown | 52.0% (±5.3 points) |
| 9 | Lemon Township | 51.2% (±14.7 points) |
| 10 | Beckett Ridge | 49.6% (±18.7 points) |
| 11 | Fairfield | 48.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 12 | St. Clair Township (Butler County) | 46.9% (±16.6 points) |
| 13 | Hamilton | 45.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 14 | Reily Township | 44.4% (±61.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Butler 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 Middletown
Are renters in Middletown rent-burdened?
52.0% of renting households in Middletown 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 Middletown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middletown, OH spends 31.1% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown city, Ohio
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 Middletown city, Ohio (place:49840, in state:39).
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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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