How many renters in Smithfield Township, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.6% (±29.6 points) of renting households in Smithfield Township, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.6% (±29.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.5% (±27.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.1% (±18.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Smithfield Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Smithfield Township | Jefferson County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.2% (±23.5 points) | 19.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.7% (±9.9 points) | 11.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.2% (±6.6 points) | 12.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.2% (±9.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±10.6 points) | 6.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.5% (±27.6 points) | 37.4% | 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.
Smithfield Township against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Smithfield Township | Jefferson County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.6% (±29.6 points) | 44.0% (±5.8 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.5% (±27.6 points) | 37.4% (±4.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.1% (±18.0 points) | 27.6% (±1.8 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,031 (±$24,327) | $32,606 (±$2,746) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $842 (±$289) | $835 (±$26) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Smithfield Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Smithfield Township ranks 7 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 281 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 Smithfield Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Township | — | 64.6% (±29.6 points) | — |
| Adena | 3.4 mi | 61.3% (±44.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dillonvale | 4.0 mi | 61.5% (±51.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township | 4.1 mi | 49.4% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant | 4.9 mi | 81.8% (±101.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisville | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Jefferson County) | 5.7 mi | 72.8% (±60.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Short Creek Township | 6.3 mi | 43.8% (±65.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Jefferson County) | 6.4 mi | 39.3% (±14.6 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 Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brush Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | 81.8% (±101.7 points) |
| 3 | Bloomingdale | 75.0% (±124.1 points) |
| 4 | Mingo Junction | 74.9% (±30.7 points) |
| 5 | Wayne Township (Jefferson County) | 72.8% (±60.9 points) |
| 6 | Steubenville Township | 66.6% (±23.0 points) |
| 7 | Smithfield Township | 64.6% (±29.6 points) |
| 8 | Dillonvale | 61.5% (±51.5 points) |
| 9 | Springfield Township (Jefferson County) | 61.4% (±23.5 points) |
| 10 | Adena | 61.3% (±44.6 points) |
| 11 | Bergholz | 57.9% (±39.4 points) |
| 12 | Irondale | 57.2% (±56.1 points) |
| 13 | Yorkville | 53.8% (±26.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Jefferson 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 Smithfield Township
Are renters in Smithfield Township rent-burdened?
64.6% of renting households in Smithfield Township 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 Smithfield Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Smithfield Township, OH spends 41.1% (±18.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield township, Jefferson 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 Smithfield township, Jefferson County, Ohio (county subdivision:72767, in state:39 county:081).
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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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