How many renters in Oak Harbor, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.5% (±22.9 points) of renting households in Oak Harbor, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.5% (±22.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.0% (±19.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oak Harbor
| Share of income spent on rent | Oak Harbor | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±9.9 points) | 16.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±10.2 points) | 11.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±10.1 points) | 18.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.4% (±16.9 points) | 10.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.5% (±12.4 points) | 10.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.0% (±19.3 points) | 33.4% | 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.
Oak Harbor against Ottawa County, its state and the nation
| Oak Harbor | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.5% (±22.9 points) | 43.8% (±8.4 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.0% (±19.3 points) | 33.4% (±7.2 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±5.3 points) | 27.0% (±3.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,604 (±$8,758) | $39,265 (±$8,571) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $843 (±$132) | $930 (±$34) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oak Harbor, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ottawa County (43.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ottawa County, Oak Harbor ranks 9 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 675 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 Oak Harbor
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor | — | 49.5% (±22.9 points) | — |
| Salem Township (Ottawa County) | 1.0 mi | 52.4% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Ridge | 4.4 mi | 22.2% (±110.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rice Township | 4.8 mi | 34.1% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harris Township | 6.3 mi | 62.6% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Township | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erie Township | 6.9 mi | 16.6% (±22.9 points) | Lower |
| Benton Township (Ottawa County) | 7.1 mi | 70.8% (±75.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carroll Township | 7.2 mi | 57.1% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Erie Township, OH (16.6%).
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 Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Elmore | 62.6% (±31.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harris Township | 62.6% (±31.5 points) |
| 5 | Carroll Township | 57.1% (±55.9 points) |
| 6 | Port Clinton | 56.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 7 | Salem Township (Ottawa County) | 52.4% (±18.7 points) |
| 8 | Danbury Township | 51.4% (±33.8 points) |
| 9 | Oak Harbor | 49.5% (±22.9 points) |
| 10 | Allen Township (Ottawa County) | 38.9% (±41.7 points) |
| 11 | Marblehead | 30.0% (±63.6 points) |
| 12 | Catawba Island Township | 27.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 13 | Rocky Ridge | 22.2% (±110.4 points) |
| 14 | Put-in-Bay Township | 21.4% (±63.2 points) |
| 15 | Genoa | 20.4% (±15.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Ottawa 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 Oak Harbor
Are renters in Oak Harbor rent-burdened?
49.5% of renting households in Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oak Harbor, OH spends 29.9% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Harbor village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Harbor village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Harbor village, 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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