How many renters in Reading Township, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.5% (±17.6 points) of renting households in Reading Township, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.5% (±17.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.7% (±17.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.5% (±12.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Reading Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Reading Township | Perry County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.9% (±10.7 points) | 20.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.0% (±15.4 points) | 17.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±12.6 points) | 10.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±7.3 points) | 7.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 7.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.7% (±17.4 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.
Reading Township against Perry County, its state and the nation
| Reading Township | Perry County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.5% (±17.6 points) | 43.8% (±7.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.7% (±17.4 points) | 36.3% (±7.1 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.5% (±12.6 points) | 26.0% (±4.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,875 (±$9,816) | $33,371 (±$7,196) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $819 (±$131) | $777 (±$44) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Reading Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Perry County (43.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Perry County, Reading Township ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 752 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 Reading Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Township | — | 47.5% (±17.6 points) | — |
| Somerset | 1.9 mi | 47.5% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Junction City | 4.4 mi | 32.2% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rushville | 6.0 mi | 28.5% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township (Perry County) | 6.0 mi | 43.6% (±39.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Fairfield County) | 6.1 mi | 31.4% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Perry County) | 6.3 mi | 40.9% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton Township | 6.6 mi | 35.1% (±68.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Rushville | 7.0 mi | 21.4% (±27.0 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 Perry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Madison Township (Perry County) | 52.8% (±51.0 points) |
| 7 | Thorn Township | 51.3% (±26.5 points) |
| 8 | New Lexington | 50.8% (±18.1 points) |
| 9 | Crooksville | 48.7% (±18.4 points) |
| 10 | Pike Township (Perry County) | 47.9% (±17.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Somerset | 47.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Reading Township | 47.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 13 | Hopewell Township (Perry County) | 43.6% (±39.1 points) |
| 14 | Roseville | 41.7% (±15.8 points) |
| 15 | Thornville | 41.0% (±28.7 points) |
| 16 | Jackson Township (Perry County) | 40.9% (±23.6 points) |
| 17 | Bearfield Township | 40.8% (±42.8 points) |
| 18 | Harrison Township (Perry County) | 39.4% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Perry 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 Reading Township
Are renters in Reading Township rent-burdened?
47.5% of renting households in Reading 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 Reading Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Reading Township, OH spends 28.5% (±12.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reading township, Perry County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reading township, Perry County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reading township, Perry 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 Reading township, Perry County, Ohio (county subdivision:65760, in state:39 county:127).
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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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