How many renters in Norwalk, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.5% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Norwalk, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.5% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.7% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Norwalk
| Share of income spent on rent | Norwalk | Huron County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.0% (±7.0 points) | 24.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±5.0 points) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.6% (±5.5 points) | 11.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | 9.4% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±4.4 points) | 7.7% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.7% (±7.5 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.
Norwalk against Huron County, its state and the nation
| Norwalk | Huron County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.5% (±8.7 points) | 42.6% (±5.2 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.7% (±7.5 points) | 34.9% (±4.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±4.3 points) | 26.1% (±2.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,318 (±$10,089) | $40,953 (±$2,474) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $836 (±$58) | $848 (±$26) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Norwalk, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Huron County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Huron County, Norwalk ranks 10 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 939 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 Norwalk
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | — | 43.5% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Norwalk Township | 1.8 mi | 38.3% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milan | 3.1 mi | 13.3% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield Township | 4.1 mi | 46.1% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroeville | 4.9 mi | 40.5% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bronson Township | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±79.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milan Township | 4.9 mi | 9.8% (±29.3 points) | Lower |
| Townsend Township (Huron County) | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peru Township (Huron County) | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±98.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milan Township, OH (9.8%).
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 Huron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fitchville Township | 60.2% (±54.7 points) |
| 5 | Norwich Township (Huron County) | 59.0% (±74.6 points) |
| 6 | Willard | 56.3% (±14.7 points) |
| 7 | Greenfield Township (Huron County) | 52.0% (±80.1 points) |
| 8 | Ridgefield Township | 46.1% (±20.5 points) |
| 9 | Greenwich | 45.0% (±32.5 points) |
| 10 | Norwalk | 43.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 11 | Wakeman | 42.7% (±33.5 points) |
| 12 | Monroeville | 40.5% (±14.4 points) |
| 13 | Norwalk Township | 38.3% (±30.1 points) |
| 14 | Ripley Township (Huron County) | 36.8% (±68.0 points) |
| 15 | Bellevue | 35.7% (±15.5 points) |
| 16 | New Haven Township | 32.8% (±17.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Huron 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 Norwalk
Are renters in Norwalk rent-burdened?
43.5% of renting households in Norwalk 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 Norwalk spend on rent?
The median renting household in Norwalk, OH spends 26.2% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwalk city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwalk city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwalk 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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