How many renters in Perkins Township, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.4% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Perkins Township, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.4% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.1% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Perkins Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Perkins Township | Erie County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.4% (±8.6 points) | 17.6% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±7.6 points) | 18.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.7% (±12.1 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±7.9 points) | 8.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.3% (±2.7 points) | 6.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.1% (±9.8 points) | 36.3% | 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.
Perkins Township against Erie County, its state and the nation
| Perkins Township | Erie County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.4% (±10.2 points) | 42.6% (±4.6 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.1% (±9.8 points) | 36.3% (±4.1 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±3.2 points) | 25.6% (±2.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,341 (±$17,450) | $43,131 (±$5,816) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,013 (±$97) | $933 (±$23) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Perkins Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Erie County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Erie County, Perkins Township ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1167 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 Perkins Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins Township | — | 38.4% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Sandusky | 4.3 mi | 45.9% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huron Township | 5.5 mi | 34.7% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castalia | 5.6 mi | 78.5% (±33.5 points) | Higher |
| Groton Township | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±91.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huron | 6.8 mi | 32.8% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Margaretta Township | 7.4 mi | 47.4% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milan Township | 7.5 mi | 9.8% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay View | 8.5 mi | 6.9% (±61.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Castalia, OH (78.5%).
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 Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelleys Island | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Florence Township (Erie County) | 86.7% (±37.1 points) |
| 3 | Castalia | 78.5% (±33.5 points) |
| 4 | Vermilion Township | 52.2% (±22.1 points) |
| 5 | Margaretta Township | 47.4% (±24.6 points) |
| 6 | Sandusky | 45.9% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 | Perkins Township | 38.4% (±10.2 points) |
| 8 | Huron Township | 34.7% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Huron | 32.8% (±13.7 points) |
| 10 | Vermilion | 26.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 11 | Berlin Heights | 24.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 12 | Berlin Township (Erie County) | 20.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 13 | Milan | 13.3% (±31.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Erie 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 Perkins Township
Are renters in Perkins Township rent-burdened?
38.4% of renting households in Perkins Township 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 Perkins Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Perkins Township, OH spends 24.7% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perkins township, Erie County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perkins township, Erie County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perkins township, Erie County, Ohio
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 Perkins township, Erie County, Ohio (county subdivision:61714, in state:39 county:043).
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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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