How many renters in Portsmouth, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.4% (±7.7 points) of renting households in Portsmouth, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.4% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.6% (±5.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.7% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Portsmouth
| Share of income spent on rent | Portsmouth | Scioto County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.4% (±3.1 points) | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±4.3 points) | 8.2% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±4.1 points) | 10.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±4.0 points) | 9.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±5.0 points) | 10.7% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.6% (±5.9 points) | 45.4% | 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.
Portsmouth against Scioto County, its state and the nation
| Portsmouth | Scioto County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.4% (±7.7 points) | 56.1% (±5.8 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.6% (±5.9 points) | 45.4% (±4.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.7% (±2.4 points) | 32.8% (±2.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $20,126 (±$3,330) | $22,904 (±$2,469) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $747 (±$102) | $742 (±$38) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Portsmouth, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Scioto County (56.1%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Scioto County, Portsmouth ranks 11 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 381 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 Portsmouth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | — | 59.4% (±7.7 points) | — |
| New Boston | 0.7 mi | 48.4% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemount | 2.0 mi | 86.9% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Shore | 2.3 mi | 59.8% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Scioto County) | 3.1 mi | 85.9% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Portsmouth | 5.0 mi | 63.7% (±33.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Scioto County) | 5.5 mi | 67.8% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheelersburg | 5.7 mi | 54.8% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Scioto County) | 5.8 mi | 61.3% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Scioto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Union Township (Scioto County) | 78.8% (±59.2 points) |
| 6 | Rush Township (Scioto County) | 68.0% (±45.8 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Scioto County) | 67.8% (±22.9 points) |
| 8 | Valley Township (Scioto County) | 65.9% (±39.8 points) |
| 9 | West Portsmouth | 63.7% (±33.2 points) |
| 10 | Porter Township (Scioto County) | 61.3% (±16.5 points) |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 59.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 12 | Wheelersburg | 54.8% (±19.4 points) |
| 13 | Bloom Township (Scioto County) | 54.1% (±32.4 points) |
| 14 | South Webster | 53.4% (±47.9 points) |
| 15 | New Boston | 48.4% (±10.2 points) |
| 16 | Green Township (Scioto County) | 46.1% (±27.0 points) |
| 17 | Lucasville | 39.4% (±34.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Scioto 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 Portsmouth
Are renters in Portsmouth rent-burdened?
59.4% of renting households in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth spend on rent?
The median renting household in Portsmouth, OH spends 33.7% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portsmouth city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portsmouth city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portsmouth 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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