How many renters in Van Wert, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.2% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Van Wert, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.2% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.1% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Van Wert
| Share of income spent on rent | Van Wert | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±6.4 points) | 20.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 28.2% (±9.7 points) | 24.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.0% (±4.2 points) | 8.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±4.5 points) | 9.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±3.5 points) | 5.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±9.6 points) | 31.5% | 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.
Van Wert against Van Wert County, its state and the nation
| Van Wert | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.2% (±10.2 points) | 37.0% (±7.9 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±9.6 points) | 31.5% (±7.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.1% (±6.2 points) | 22.7% (±4.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,088 (±$5,794) | $44,438 (±$10,104) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $765 (±$83) | $782 (±$64) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Van Wert, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Van Wert County (37.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Van Wert County, Van Wert ranks 8 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1176 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 Van Wert
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | — | 38.2% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 2.7 mi | 35.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 3.5 mi | 59.2% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Van Wert County) | 6.0 mi | 50.0% (±98.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio City | 6.7 mi | 7.7% (±63.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | 6.8 mi | 7.7% (±63.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Convoy | 7.1 mi | 38.7% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Point | 7.4 mi | 25.0% (±87.4 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 Van Wert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 59.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 3 | Willshire Township | 54.3% (±37.5 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Van Wert County) | 50.0% (±98.7 points) |
| 5 | Scott | 46.7% (±98.1 points) |
| 6 | Tully Township (Van Wert County) | 44.7% (±22.6 points) |
| 7 | Convoy | 38.7% (±22.8 points) |
| 8 | Van Wert | 38.2% (±10.2 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Van Wert County) | 36.8% (±92.4 points) |
| 10 | Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 35.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 11 | Washington Township (Van Wert County) | 33.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 12 | Middle Point | 25.0% (±87.4 points) |
| 13 | Willshire | 22.7% (±74.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Ohio City | 7.7% (±63.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Van Wert 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 Van Wert
Are renters in Van Wert rent-burdened?
38.2% of renting households in Van Wert 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 Van Wert spend on rent?
The median renting household in Van Wert, OH spends 24.1% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert 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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