How many renters in Rootstown Township, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±20.6 points) of renting households in Rootstown Township, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±20.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.2% (±20.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.1% (±18.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rootstown Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Rootstown Township | Portage County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.6% (±6.2 points) | 14.6% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.2% (±14.7 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 30.8% (±20.6 points) | 12.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 9.4% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.2% (±2.2 points) | 8.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.2% (±20.5 points) | 46.7% | 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.
Rootstown Township against Portage County, its state and the nation
| Rootstown Township | Portage County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±20.6 points) | 54.8% (±4.0 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.2% (±20.5 points) | 46.7% (±3.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.1% (±18.2 points) | 33.0% (±2.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,107 (±$31,485) | $38,590 (±$2,747) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,101 (±$203) | $1,064 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rootstown Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Portage County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Portage County, Rootstown Township ranks 16 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 896 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 Rootstown Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rootstown Township | — | 44.4% (±20.6 points) | — |
| Randolph Township | 4.6 mi | 58.5% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ravenna | 4.7 mi | 57.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brimfield Township | 4.8 mi | 40.8% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ravenna Township | 5.2 mi | 39.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brimfield | 5.2 mi | 83.8% (±62.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edinburg Township | 5.4 mi | 6.5% (±22.6 points) | Lower |
| Suffield Township | 6.7 mi | 42.5% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kent | 6.9 mi | 65.6% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edinburg Township, OH (6.5%).
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 Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Garrettsville | 55.8% (±26.5 points) |
| 11 | Charlestown Township | 54.0% (±26.3 points) |
| 12 | Shalersville Township | 52.7% (±28.4 points) |
| 13 | Aurora | 51.6% (±18.8 points) |
| 14 | Deerfield Township (Portage County) | 50.3% (±32.6 points) |
| 15 | Hiram | 49.4% (±28.7 points) |
| 16 | Rootstown Township | 44.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 17 | Streetsboro | 42.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 18 | Suffield Township | 42.5% (±23.8 points) |
| 19 | Brimfield Township | 40.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 20 | Suffield | 40.6% (±58.0 points) |
| 21 | Ravenna Township | 39.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 22 | Freedom Township (Portage County) | 33.6% (±29.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Portage 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 Rootstown Township
Are renters in Rootstown Township rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in Rootstown 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 Rootstown Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rootstown Township, OH spends 24.1% (±18.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rootstown township, Portage County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rootstown township, Portage County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rootstown township, Portage 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 Rootstown township, Portage County, Ohio (county subdivision:68392, in state:39 county:133).
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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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