How many renters in Shaker Heights, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.1% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Shaker Heights, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.1% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.0% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.4% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shaker Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Shaker Heights | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±6.3 points) | 13.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±3.1 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.6% (±4.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±5.3 points) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±2.4 points) | 9.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.0% (±5.7 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Shaker Heights against Cuyahoga County, its state and the nation
| Shaker Heights | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.1% (±6.2 points) | 48.3% (±1.1 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.0% (±5.7 points) | 38.8% (±0.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.4% (±2.3 points) | 29.3% (±0.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,487 (±$8,035) | $40,410 (±$888) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,168 (±$68) | $1,060 (±$11) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shaker Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Cuyahoga County (48.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cuyahoga County, Shaker Heights ranks 38 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1182 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 Shaker Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Heights | — | 38.1% (±6.2 points) | — |
| University Heights | 1.5 mi | 54.4% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beachwood | 2.4 mi | 46.4% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Hills | 2.4 mi | 52.7% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Heights | 2.5 mi | 50.3% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Warrensville Heights | 3.0 mi | 47.1% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Randall | 3.2 mi | 37.5% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Euclid | 3.5 mi | 37.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodmere | 3.8 mi | 56.9% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cleveland Heights, OH (50.3%).
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 Cuyahoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Solon | 42.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 33 | Berea | 42.6% (±8.8 points) |
| 34 | Linndale | 42.3% (±72.6 points) |
| 35 | Bay Village | 41.8% (±17.7 points) |
| 36 | Mayfield Heights | 39.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 37 | Richmond Heights | 38.6% (±11.7 points) |
| 38 | Shaker Heights | 38.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 39 | South Euclid | 37.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 40 | North Randall | 37.5% (±14.8 points) |
| 41 | Brecksville | 37.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 42 | Lakewood | 36.6% (±3.6 points) |
| 43 | Middleburg Heights | 35.6% (±8.8 points) |
| 44 | Brooklyn | 33.4% (±9.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Cuyahoga 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 Shaker Heights
Are renters in Shaker Heights rent-burdened?
38.1% of renting households in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shaker Heights, OH spends 25.4% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaker Heights city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaker Heights city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaker Heights city, 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 Shaker Heights city, Ohio (place:71682, in state:39).
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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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