How many renters in Sheffield, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Sheffield, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.6% (±14.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±11.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sheffield
| Share of income spent on rent | Sheffield | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.9% (±12.0 points) | 14.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.4% (±9.6 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.0% (±5.4 points) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±5.7 points) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.7% (±4.5 points) | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.6% (±14.3 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 against Lorain County, its state and the nation
| Sheffield | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±15.0 points) | 47.3% (±2.8 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.6% (±14.3 points) | 38.7% (±2.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±11.1 points) | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $78,438 (±$39,517) | $40,357 (±$1,976) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,806 (±$97) | $966 (±$21) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sheffield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lorain County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lorain County, Sheffield ranks 12 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 630 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | — | 50.3% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Sheffield Lake | 2.2 mi | 29.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 3.7 mi | 54.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lorain | 4.6 mi | 54.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avon | 4.7 mi | 41.6% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria Township | 4.8 mi | 24.7% (±19.9 points) | Lower |
| Avon Lake | 4.8 mi | 36.2% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria | 5.9 mi | 44.7% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Ridgeville | 6.1 mi | 40.8% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elyria Township, OH (24.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wellington | 55.6% (±21.9 points) |
| 7 | Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 54.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 8 | Lorain | 54.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Pittsfield Township | 53.8% (±63.9 points) |
| 10 | Wellington Township | 52.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 11 | Columbia Township (Lorain County) | 51.2% (±35.7 points) |
| 12 | Sheffield | 50.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 13 | Oberlin | 46.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 14 | Eaton Township | 46.2% (±38.9 points) |
| 15 | Elyria | 44.7% (±5.1 points) |
| 16 | Avon | 41.6% (±12.1 points) |
| 17 | Amherst Township | 41.2% (±16.9 points) |
| 18 | North Ridgeville | 40.8% (±12.1 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
Are renters in Sheffield rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in Sheffield 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sheffield, OH spends 30.3% (±11.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield village, 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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