How many renters in Shelby, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.4% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Shelby, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.4% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.4% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.9% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shelby
| Share of income spent on rent | Shelby | Richland County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.4% (±7.2 points) | 17.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 31.6% (±10.1 points) | 15.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±7.9 points) | 11.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±5.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±5.0 points) | 10.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.4% (±11.3 points) | 32.2% | 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.
Shelby against Richland County, its state and the nation
| Shelby | Richland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.4% (±12.4 points) | 42.3% (±4.4 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.4% (±11.3 points) | 32.2% (±3.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.9% (±4.6 points) | 27.0% (±1.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,099 (±$10,690) | $37,461 (±$3,408) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $780 (±$100) | $824 (±$25) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shelby, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Richland County (42.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Richland County, Shelby ranks 17 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1351 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 Shelby
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | — | 34.4% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Sharon Township (Richland County) | 2.8 mi | 37.8% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Richland County) | 3.7 mi | 16.3% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Richland County) | 4.7 mi | 4.1% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Township (Richland County) | 4.7 mi | 38.6% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Crawford County) | 6.0 mi | 100.0% (±98.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tiro | 6.0 mi | 13.6% (±71.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Richland County) | 6.6 mi | 32.5% (±62.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 6.7 mi | 14.8% (±64.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sharon Township (Richland County) | 37.8% (±13.5 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Ontario | 36.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Springfield Township (Richland County) | 36.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 14 | Jefferson Township (Richland County) | 36.5% (±20.2 points) |
| 15 | Monroe Township (Richland County) | 36.4% (±27.6 points) |
| 16 | Plymouth | 35.9% (±14.4 points) |
| 17 | Shelby | 34.4% (±12.4 points) |
| 18 | Franklin Township (Richland County) | 32.5% (±62.8 points) |
| 19 | Butler | 29.7% (±15.7 points) |
| 20 | Worthington Township | 23.9% (±12.9 points) |
| 21 | Lucas | 23.2% (±20.8 points) |
| 22 | Washington Township (Richland County) | 21.6% (±23.6 points) |
| 23 | Jackson Township (Richland County) | 16.3% (±28.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Richland 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 Shelby
Are renters in Shelby rent-burdened?
34.4% of renting households in Shelby 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 Shelby spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shelby, OH spends 20.9% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby 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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