How many renters in Oberlin, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Oberlin, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.3% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oberlin
| Share of income spent on rent | Oberlin | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.0% (±6.9 points) | 14.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.7% (±7.9 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.1% (±7.2 points) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±7.3 points) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±4.9 points) | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.3% (±9.0 points) | 38.7% | 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.
Oberlin against Lorain County, its state and the nation
| Oberlin | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±10.2 points) | 47.3% (±2.8 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.3% (±9.0 points) | 38.7% (±2.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±3.7 points) | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,968 (±$35,100) | $40,357 (±$1,976) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $995 (±$128) | $966 (±$21) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oberlin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lorain County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lorain County, Oberlin ranks 13 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 793 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 Oberlin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin | — | 46.7% (±10.2 points) | — |
| New Russia Township | 2.5 mi | 69.6% (±51.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsfield Township | 3.5 mi | 53.8% (±63.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Amherst | 4.2 mi | 18.1% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Kipton | 4.6 mi | 28.0% (±73.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Henrietta Township | 5.1 mi | 81.1% (±41.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle Township | 5.3 mi | 31.9% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camden Township | 5.5 mi | 14.0% (±53.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| LaGrange Township | 6.2 mi | 33.7% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Amherst, OH (18.1%).
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 Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 54.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 8 | Lorain | 54.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Pittsfield Township | 53.8% (±63.9 points) |
| 10 | Wellington Township | 52.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 11 | Columbia Township (Lorain County) | 51.2% (±35.7 points) |
| 12 | Sheffield | 50.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 13 | Oberlin | 46.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 14 | Eaton Township | 46.2% (±38.9 points) |
| 15 | Elyria | 44.7% (±5.1 points) |
| 16 | Avon | 41.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 17 | Amherst Township | 41.2% (±16.9 points) |
| 18 | North Ridgeville | 40.8% (±12.1 points) |
| 19 | Brownhelm Township | 38.7% (±19.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lorain 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 Oberlin
Are renters in Oberlin rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Oberlin 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 Oberlin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oberlin, OH spends 28.7% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oberlin city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oberlin city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oberlin 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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