How many renters in Salem Township (Ottawa County), OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.4% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Salem Township (Ottawa County), OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.4% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±15.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Salem Township (Ottawa County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Salem Township (Ottawa County) | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±11.6 points) | 16.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±8.2 points) | 11.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.9% (±8.0 points) | 18.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.3% (±13.3 points) | 10.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±10.1 points) | 10.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±15.7 points) | 33.4% | 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.
Salem Township (Ottawa County) against Ottawa County, its state and the nation
| Salem Township (Ottawa County) | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.4% (±18.7 points) | 43.8% (±8.4 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±15.7 points) | 33.4% (±7.2 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±5.7 points) | 27.0% (±3.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,939 (±$12,039) | $39,265 (±$8,571) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $831 (±$81) | $930 (±$34) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Salem Township (Ottawa County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ottawa County (43.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ottawa County, Salem Township (Ottawa County) ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 562 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 Salem Township (Ottawa County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township (Ottawa County) | — | 52.4% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Oak Harbor | 1.0 mi | 49.5% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rice Township | 4.1 mi | 34.1% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Township | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Ridge | 5.4 mi | 22.2% (±110.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erie Township | 6.4 mi | 16.6% (±22.9 points) | Lower |
| Harris Township | 7.1 mi | 62.6% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lindsey | 7.5 mi | 58.3% (±101.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carroll Township | 7.5 mi | 57.1% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Erie Township, OH (16.6%).
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 Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtice | 85.0% (±56.0 points) |
| 2 | Benton Township (Ottawa County) | 70.8% (±75.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Elmore | 62.6% (±31.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harris Township | 62.6% (±31.5 points) |
| 5 | Carroll Township | 57.1% (±55.9 points) |
| 6 | Port Clinton | 56.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 7 | Salem Township (Ottawa County) | 52.4% (±18.7 points) |
| 8 | Danbury Township | 51.4% (±33.8 points) |
| 9 | Oak Harbor | 49.5% (±22.9 points) |
| 10 | Allen Township (Ottawa County) | 38.9% (±41.7 points) |
| 11 | Marblehead | 30.0% (±63.6 points) |
| 12 | Catawba Island Township | 27.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 13 | Rocky Ridge | 22.2% (±110.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Ottawa 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 Salem Township (Ottawa County)
Are renters in Salem Township (Ottawa County) rent-burdened?
52.4% of renting households in Salem Township (Ottawa 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 Salem Township (Ottawa County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Salem Township (Ottawa County), OH spends 31.0% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Ottawa County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Ottawa County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Ottawa 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 Salem township, Ottawa County, Ohio (county subdivision:69946, in state:39 county:123).
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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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