What is the median household income in Somerford Township, OH?
The median household income in Somerford Township, OH is $117,365 (±$23,588) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,156 a month would take about $46,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Somerford Township, the median household income went from $99,267 in 2015–2019 to $117,365 in 2020–2024 (+18.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $117,365 (±$23,588)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $46,200
Income in Somerford Township against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Somerford Township | Madison County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,365 (±$23,588) | $87,045 (±$4,302) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | — | $45,398 (±$2,957) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $123,750 (±$21,093) | $106,946 (±$4,663) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,156 (±$763) | $943 (±$51) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Somerford Township, median household income is higher than in Madison County ($87,045).
It is also higher than in Ohio ($71,389).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Madison County, Somerford Township ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 151 of 2,325.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Somerford Township
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,156 a month ($13,872 a year) needs an income of about $46,200 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,267 (±$12,070) | $117,365 (±$23,588) | +18.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $698 (±$337) | $1,156 (±$763) | +65.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $258,100 (±$18,781) | $341,900 (±$51,786) | +32.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Somerford Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerford Township | — | $117,365 (±$23,588) | — |
| Choctaw Lake | 1.2 mi | $141,500 (±$31,417) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Madison County) | 5.3 mi | $86,875 (±$26,966) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township | 5.3 mi | $75,250 (±$38,985) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Clark County) | 6.1 mi | $77,583 (±$12,213) | Lower |
| London | 6.4 mi | $60,231 (±$11,997) | Lower |
| Union Township (Madison County) | 7.2 mi | $94,250 (±$6,971) | Not measurably different |
| Catawba | 7.2 mi | $68,500 (±$25,490) | Lower |
| Goshen Township (Champaign County) | 7.3 mi | $73,902 (±$10,557) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pleasant Township (Clark County), OH ($77,583), London, OH ($60,231), Catawba, OH ($68,500).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choctaw Lake | $141,500 (±$31,417) |
| 2 | Darby Township (Madison County) | $121,546 (±$10,811) |
| 3 | Plain City | $117,972 (±$27,248) |
| 4 | Somerford Township | $117,365 (±$23,588) |
| 5 | Paint Township (Madison County) | $116,969 (±$41,540) |
| 6 | Pike Township (Madison County) | $108,079 (±$21,494) |
| 7 | Fairfield Township (Madison County) | $106,050 (±$8,437) |
| 8 | Pleasant Township (Madison County) | $100,000 (±$22,825) |
| 9 | Union Township (Madison County) | $94,250 (±$6,971) |
| 10 | Oak Run Township | $90,541 (±$17,151) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Madison County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Somerford Township
What is the median household income in Somerford Township?
The median household income in Somerford Township is $117,365 (±$23,588) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Somerford Township?
About $46,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,156 a month.
Have incomes in Somerford Township kept up with inflation?
In Somerford Township, the median household income went from $99,267 in 2015–2019 to $117,365 in 2020–2024 (+18.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerford township, Madison County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerford township, Madison County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerford township, Madison County, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerford township, Madison County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerford township, Madison County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerford township, Madison County, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Somerford township, Madison County, Ohio (county subdivision:72960, in state:39 county:097).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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