How many renters in Sheffield Lake, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
29.9% (±14.1 points) of renting households in Sheffield Lake, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 29.9% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.4% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.2% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sheffield Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Sheffield Lake | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.9% (±8.3 points) | 14.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 25.0% (±16.0 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.7% (±12.5 points) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±7.7 points) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±8.2 points) | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.4% (±11.5 points) | 38.7% | 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.
Sheffield Lake against Lorain County, its state and the nation
| Sheffield Lake | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 29.9% (±14.1 points) | 47.3% (±2.8 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.4% (±11.5 points) | 38.7% (±2.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.2% (±4.1 points) | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,192 (±$11,712) | $40,357 (±$1,976) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,054 (±$68) | $966 (±$21) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sheffield Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Lorain County (47.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lorain County, Sheffield Lake ranks 26 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1522 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 Sheffield Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Lake | — | 29.9% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Sheffield | 2.2 mi | 50.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avon Lake | 4.3 mi | 36.2% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 5.3 mi | 54.9% (±20.0 points) | Higher |
| Lorain | 5.4 mi | 54.8% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Avon | 5.7 mi | 41.6% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria Township | 6.7 mi | 24.7% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria | 8.0 mi | 44.7% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Ridgeville | 8.1 mi | 40.8% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sheffield Township (Lorain County), OH (54.9%), Lorain, OH (54.8%).
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 Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | LaGrange | 38.3% (±17.9 points) |
| 21 | Grafton | 37.4% (±28.9 points) |
| 22 | Avon Lake | 36.2% (±11.5 points) |
| 23 | LaGrange Township | 33.7% (±13.2 points) |
| 24 | Carlisle Township | 31.9% (±17.0 points) |
| 25 | Grafton Township | 30.8% (±64.6 points) |
| 26 | Sheffield Lake | 29.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 27 | Pheasant Run | 28.2% (±47.4 points) |
| 28 | Kipton | 28.0% (±73.8 points) |
| 29 | Elyria Township | 24.7% (±19.9 points) |
| 30 | South Amherst | 18.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 31 | Camden Township | 14.0% (±53.0 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Rochester | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lorain 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 Sheffield Lake
Are renters in Sheffield Lake rent-burdened?
29.9% of renting households in Sheffield Lake 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 Sheffield Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sheffield Lake, OH spends 22.2% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield Lake city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield Lake city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield Lake city, Ohio
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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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