What percentage of people rent in Obetz, OH?
23.1% (±8.1 points) of the occupied homes in Obetz, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 585 renting households against 1,952 that own their home.
In Obetz, the share of households that rent went from 27.7% in 2015–2019 to 23.1% in 2020–2024 (−4.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 23.1% (±8.1 points)
- Renting households
- 585 (±231)
Who rents and who owns in Obetz
| Obetz | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 23.1% (±8.1 points) | 47.2% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 585 (±231) | 260,976 (±2,907) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,952 (±260) | 292,123 (±3,117) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.8 (±1.0) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $52,781 (±$913) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $102,557 (±$9,447) | $106,292 (±$1,651) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Obetz, the renter share is lower than in Franklin County (47.2%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Franklin County, Obetz ranks 27 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 975 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Obetz has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 27.7% (±6.7 points) | 23.1% (±8.1 points) | −4.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $958 (±$80) | $1,379 (±$276) | +43.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $65,466 (±$6,543) | $87,304 (±$11,306) | +33.4% | 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 Obetz
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obetz | — | 23.1% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 1.3 mi | 24.2% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveport | 2.9 mi | 29.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lockbourne | 4.5 mi | 18.5% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Franklin County) | 4.6 mi | 21.2% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blacklick Estates | 5.0 mi | 30.7% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 5.4 mi | 56.7% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Commercial Point | 6.4 mi | 7.0% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Madison Township (Pickaway County) | 6.7 mi | 30.6% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Commercial Point, OH (7.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Franklin County), OH (56.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Jackson Township (Franklin County) | 27.8% (±3.2 points) |
| 22 | Westerville | 27.5% (±2.9 points) |
| 23 | Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 26.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 24 | Huber Ridge | 26.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 25 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 24.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 26 | Blendon Township | 23.5% (±5.1 points) |
| 27 | Obetz | 23.1% (±8.1 points) |
| 28 | Dublin | 22.9% (±2.5 points) |
| 29 | Prairie Township (Franklin County) | 21.8% (±4.1 points) |
| 30 | Madison Township (Franklin County) | 21.2% (±3.1 points) |
| 31 | Upper Arlington | 20.6% (±2.5 points) |
| 32 | Bexley | 20.3% (±3.2 points) |
| 33 | Lockbourne | 18.5% (±19.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Franklin 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 Obetz
How many renters are there in Obetz?
Obetz has an estimated 585 (±231) renting households, 23.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Obetz?
In Obetz, the share of households that rent went from 27.7% in 2015–2019 to 23.1% in 2020–2024 (−4.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Obetz?
A renting household in Obetz has 2.8 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Obetz city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Obetz city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Obetz city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Obetz city, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Obetz city, 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 Obetz city, Ohio (place:57862, 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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