How many renters in Upper Arlington, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.3% (±9.2 points) of renting households in Upper Arlington, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.3% (±9.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.7% (±7.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Upper Arlington
| Share of income spent on rent | Upper Arlington | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.1% (±5.6 points) | 12.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.7% (±6.1 points) | 13.2% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±5.3 points) | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.4% (±7.5 points) | 13.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±5.8 points) | 8.7% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.7% (±7.2 points) | 37.6% | 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.
Upper Arlington against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Upper Arlington | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.3% (±9.2 points) | 46.3% (±1.0 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.7% (±7.2 points) | 37.6% (±0.8 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±2.5 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,464 (±$18,400) | $52,781 (±$913) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,588 (±$97) | $1,302 (±$9) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Upper Arlington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Franklin County (46.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Upper Arlington ranks 30 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1278 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 Upper Arlington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington | — | 36.3% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Marble Cliff | 2.9 mi | 53.9% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview Heights | 3.7 mi | 38.9% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 3.8 mi | 38.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverlea | 4.4 mi | 31.3% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valleyview | 4.4 mi | 68.1% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hilliard | 4.6 mi | 34.2% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus | 5.5 mi | 46.6% (±1.2 points) | Higher |
| Worthington | 5.5 mi | 47.5% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Columbus, OH (46.6%).
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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Urbancrest | 41.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 25 | Obetz | 40.8% (±22.9 points) |
| 26 | Clinton Township (Franklin County) | 39.3% (±19.7 points) |
| 27 | Canal Winchester | 39.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 28 | Grandview Heights | 38.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 29 | Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 38.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 30 | Upper Arlington | 36.3% (±9.2 points) |
| 31 | New Albany | 35.6% (±18.8 points) |
| 32 | Dublin | 35.5% (±7.5 points) |
| 33 | Blendon Township | 34.6% (±14.9 points) |
| 34 | Plain Township (Franklin County) | 34.3% (±18.1 points) |
| 35 | Hilliard | 34.2% (±7.2 points) |
| 36 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 33.1% (±16.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Franklin 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 Upper Arlington
Are renters in Upper Arlington rent-burdened?
36.3% of renting households in Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Upper Arlington, OH spends 25.6% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Arlington city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Arlington city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Arlington 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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