How many renters in Washington Court House, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.6% (±8.6 points) of renting households in Washington Court House, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.6% (±8.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.0% (±6.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Washington Court House
| Share of income spent on rent | Washington Court House | Fayette County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.8% (±6.8 points) | 21.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±4.7 points) | 9.2% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.9% (±6.3 points) | 16.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±6.8 points) | 16.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±5.7 points) | 7.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.0% (±6.4 points) | 28.4% | 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.
Washington Court House against Fayette County, its state and the nation
| Washington Court House | Fayette County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.6% (±8.6 points) | 35.9% (±7.2 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.0% (±6.4 points) | 28.4% (±6.0 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±2.6 points) | 25.8% (±1.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,223 (±$8,594) | $39,674 (±$6,409) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $771 (±$70) | $822 (±$42) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Washington Court House, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fayette County (35.9%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Fayette County, Washington Court House ranks 6 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1265 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 Washington Court House
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Court House | — | 36.6% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Union Township (Fayette County) | 3.0 mi | 47.0% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingburg | 5.1 mi | 17.9% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Fayette County) | 6.5 mi | 38.0% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Fayette County) | 8.5 mi | 10.8% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paint Township (Fayette County) | 8.8 mi | 11.1% (±23.4 points) | Lower |
| Jasper Township | 8.9 mi | 61.7% (±46.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Holland | 9.2 mi | 39.8% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milledgeville | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Paint Township (Fayette County), OH (11.1%).
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 Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Octa | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Jasper Township | 61.7% (±46.8 points) |
| 3 | Union Township (Fayette County) | 47.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 4 | Jeffersonville | 39.9% (±17.2 points) |
| 5 | Wayne Township (Fayette County) | 38.0% (±43.7 points) |
| 6 | Washington Court House | 36.6% (±8.6 points) |
| 7 | Jefferson Township (Fayette County) | 32.7% (±15.3 points) |
| 8 | Bloomingburg | 17.9% (±34.8 points) |
| 9 | Paint Township (Fayette County) | 11.1% (±23.4 points) |
| 10 | Perry Township (Fayette County) | 10.8% (±39.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Milledgeville | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Madison Township (Fayette County) | 0.0% (±100.7 points) |
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 Washington Court House
Are renters in Washington Court House rent-burdened?
36.6% of renting households in Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House spend on rent?
The median renting household in Washington Court House, OH spends 25.0% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington Court House city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington Court House city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington Court House 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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