How many renters in Upper Township, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.6% (±11.3 points) of renting households in Upper Township, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.6% (±11.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.0% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Upper Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Upper Township | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.2% (±6.1 points) | 16.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±6.8 points) | 16.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.3% (±4.9 points) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.6% (±6.9 points) | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.0% (±8.9 points) | 36.6% | 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 Township against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Upper Township | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.6% (±11.3 points) | 44.0% (±6.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.0% (±8.9 points) | 36.6% (±6.4 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±3.2 points) | 27.6% (±2.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,645 (±$3,280) | $33,072 (±$7,193) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $805 (±$94) | $848 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Upper Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lawrence County (44.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lawrence County, Upper Township ranks 8 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 528 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 Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Township | — | 53.6% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Ironton | 1.3 mi | 50.3% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Russell | 2.9 mi | 10.1% (±19.3 points) | Lower |
| Bellefonte | 3.5 mi | 58.6% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Grove | 3.6 mi | 58.1% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flatwoods | 3.6 mi | 47.2% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanging Rock | 4.0 mi | 62.5% (±108.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington | 4.3 mi | 18.2% (±26.3 points) | Lower |
| Raceland | 4.5 mi | 63.8% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Russell, KY (10.1%), Worthington, KY (18.2%).
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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Proctorville | 80.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 3 | Decatur Township (Lawrence County) | 74.0% (±59.7 points) |
| 4 | Hanging Rock | 62.5% (±108.9 points) |
| 5 | Coal Grove | 58.1% (±28.7 points) |
| 6 | Elizabeth Township (Lawrence County) | 57.4% (±59.6 points) |
| 7 | Aid Township | 56.3% (±97.5 points) |
| 8 | Upper Township | 53.6% (±11.3 points) |
| 9 | Union Township (Lawrence County) | 51.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 10 | Ironton | 50.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 11 | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 41.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 12 | Fayette Township | 34.7% (±17.0 points) |
| 13 | Athalia | 32.4% (±24.1 points) |
| 14 | Burlington | 31.3% (±26.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Lawrence 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 Township
Are renters in Upper Township rent-burdened?
53.6% of renting households in Upper 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 Upper Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Upper Township, OH spends 31.2% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper township, Lawrence County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper township, Lawrence 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 Upper township, Lawrence County, Ohio (county subdivision:78974, in state:39 county:087).
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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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