What is the median household income in Paulding, OH?
The median household income in Paulding, OH is $53,750 (±$14,157) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $822 a month would take about $32,900 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Paulding, the median household income went from $42,461 in 2015–2019 to $53,750 in 2020–2024 (+26.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $53,750 (±$14,157)
- Median renter income
- $36,156 (±$8,446)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $32,900
Income in Paulding against Paulding County, its state and the nation
| Paulding | Paulding County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,750 (±$14,157) | $67,731 (±$5,368) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $36,156 (±$8,446) | $37,500 (±$4,502) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $67,378 (±$13,084) | $76,372 (±$4,671) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $822 (±$66) | $812 (±$44) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Paulding, median household income is not measurably different from Paulding County ($67,731).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($71,389).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Paulding County, Paulding ranks 20 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1915 of 2,325.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Paulding
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $822 a month ($9,864 a year) needs an income of about $32,900 a year.
The median renting household in Paulding earns $36,156 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,461 (±$7,437) | $53,750 (±$14,157) | +26.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $627 (±$95) | $822 (±$66) | +31.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $77,400 (±$5,007) | $120,200 (±$9,247) | +55.3% | Up 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.
Median household income in places near Paulding
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding | — | $53,750 (±$14,157) | — |
| Paulding Township | 2.6 mi | $55,536 (±$13,516) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Paulding County) | 3.2 mi | $59,167 (±$18,753) | Not measurably different |
| Latty | 3.8 mi | $90,000 (±$59,842) | Not measurably different |
| Broughton | 4.5 mi | $46,818 (±$15,896) | Not measurably different |
| Crane Township (Paulding County) | 5.1 mi | $75,608 (±$19,512) | Not measurably different |
| Cecil | 5.4 mi | $76,250 (±$29,121) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Township | 5.7 mi | $93,591 (±$7,356) | Higher |
| Blue Creek Township | 8.0 mi | $83,281 (±$13,686) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Emerald Township, OH ($93,591), Blue Creek Township, OH ($83,281).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Paulding County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Payne | $63,438 (±$24,796) |
| 15 | Auglaize Township (Paulding County) | $61,020 (±$6,829) |
| 16 | Harrison Township (Paulding County) | $59,667 (±$9,279) |
| 17 | Jackson Township (Paulding County) | $59,167 (±$18,753) |
| 18 | Antwerp | $58,036 (±$12,334) |
| 19 | Paulding Township | $55,536 (±$13,516) |
| 20 | Paulding | $53,750 (±$14,157) |
| 21 | Broughton | $46,818 (±$15,896) |
| 22 | Oakwood (Paulding County) | $46,172 (±$13,396) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in Paulding 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 Paulding
What is the median household income in Paulding?
The median household income in Paulding is $53,750 (±$14,157) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Paulding?
About $32,900 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $822 a month.
Have incomes in Paulding kept up with inflation?
In Paulding, the median household income went from $42,461 in 2015–2019 to $53,750 in 2020–2024 (+26.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Paulding?
The median renting household in Paulding, OH earns $36,156 (±$8,446) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paulding village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paulding village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paulding village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paulding village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paulding village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paulding village, 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 Paulding village, Ohio (place:61252, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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