How many renters in Ridge Township (Van Wert County), OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.2% (±22.6 points) of renting households in Ridge Township (Van Wert County), OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.2% (±22.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.3% (±20.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±10.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ridge Township (Van Wert County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.7% (±19.6 points) | 20.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±10.1 points) | 24.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±21.6 points) | 8.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±13.0 points) | 9.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±10.1 points) | 5.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.3% (±20.2 points) | 31.5% | 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.
Ridge Township (Van Wert County) against Van Wert County, its state and the nation
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.2% (±22.6 points) | 37.0% (±7.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.3% (±20.2 points) | 31.5% (±7.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±10.5 points) | 22.7% (±4.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,583 (±$6,324) | $44,438 (±$10,104) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $733 (±$128) | $782 (±$64) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ridge Township (Van Wert County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Van Wert County (37.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Van Wert County, Ridge Township (Van Wert County) ranks 2 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 385 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 Ridge Township (Van Wert County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | — | 59.2% (±22.6 points) | — |
| Van Wert | 3.5 mi | 38.2% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Point | 3.9 mi | 25.0% (±87.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (Van Wert County) | 5.8 mi | 3.4% (±59.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Venedocia | 6.1 mi | 5.3% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 6.2 mi | 35.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Van Wert County) | 6.4 mi | 33.3% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio City | 7.8 mi | 7.7% (±63.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Van Wert County) | 7.8 mi | 36.8% (±92.4 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 Van Wert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wren | 71.4% (±93.2 points) |
| 2 | Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 59.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 3 | Willshire Township | 54.3% (±37.5 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Van Wert County) | 50.0% (±98.7 points) |
| 5 | Scott | 46.7% (±98.1 points) |
| 6 | Tully Township (Van Wert County) | 44.7% (±22.6 points) |
| 7 | Convoy | 38.7% (±22.8 points) |
| 8 | Van Wert | 38.2% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Van Wert 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 Ridge Township (Van Wert County)
Are renters in Ridge Township (Van Wert County) rent-burdened?
59.2% of renting households in Ridge Township (Van Wert County) 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 Ridge Township (Van Wert County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ridge Township (Van Wert County), OH spends 36.0% (±10.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge township, Van Wert County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge township, Van Wert County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge township, Van Wert 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 Ridge township, Van Wert County, Ohio (county subdivision:66978, in state:39 county:161).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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