How many renters in Wauseon, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
28.3% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Wauseon, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 28.3% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.8% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.5% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wauseon
| Share of income spent on rent | Wauseon | Fulton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.9% (±10.7 points) | 22.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.3% (±10.0 points) | 22.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.9% (±11.5 points) | 15.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.7% (±9.7 points) | 8.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.5% (±3.0 points) | 4.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.8% (±13.3 points) | 26.5% | 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.
Wauseon against Fulton County, its state and the nation
| Wauseon | Fulton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 28.3% (±13.6 points) | 30.8% (±6.2 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.8% (±13.3 points) | 26.5% (±5.7 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.5% (±3.2 points) | 21.6% (±2.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,769 (±$12,352) | $45,631 (±$5,886) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $821 (±$109) | $863 (±$47) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wauseon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fulton County (30.8%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Fulton County, Wauseon ranks 11 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1570 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 Wauseon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon | — | 28.3% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Clinton Township (Fulton County) | 1.8 mi | 27.5% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dover Township (Fulton County) | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±70.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (Fulton County) | 4.9 mi | 42.0% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delta | 6.4 mi | 43.7% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Township (Fulton County) | 6.5 mi | 100.0% (±61.2 points) | Higher |
| Freedom Township (Henry County) | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Henry County) | 8.2 mi | 19.1% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (Fulton County) | 8.3 mi | 32.6% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pike Township (Fulton County), OH (100.0%).
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 Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | York Township (Fulton County) | 42.0% (±23.7 points) |
| 6 | Gorham Township | 37.9% (±22.8 points) |
| 7 | Metamora | 36.4% (±33.6 points) |
| 8 | Swan Creek Township | 35.0% (±20.5 points) |
| 9 | German Township (Fulton County) | 32.6% (±12.3 points) |
| 10 | Archbold | 32.4% (±12.9 points) |
| 11 | Wauseon | 28.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 12 | Clinton Township (Fulton County) | 27.5% (±13.2 points) |
| 13 | Lyons | 26.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 14 | Swanton | 12.9% (±15.0 points) |
| 15 | Fulton Township | 11.9% (±21.6 points) |
| 16 | Royalton Township | 11.3% (±10.1 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Chesterfield Township | 0.0% (±67.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Fulton 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 Wauseon
Are renters in Wauseon rent-burdened?
28.3% of renting households in Wauseon 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 Wauseon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wauseon, OH spends 23.5% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauseon city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauseon city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauseon 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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