How many renters in West Jefferson, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.1% (±24.7 points) of renting households in West Jefferson, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.1% (±24.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.5% (±20.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Jefferson
| Share of income spent on rent | West Jefferson | Madison County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.7% (±8.0 points) | 12.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.6% (±7.4 points) | 14.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±10.6 points) | 15.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.5% (±14.2 points) | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.6% (±14.0 points) | 12.9% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.5% (±20.3 points) | 29.4% | 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.
West Jefferson against Madison County, its state and the nation
| West Jefferson | Madison County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.1% (±24.7 points) | 42.3% (±9.1 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.5% (±20.3 points) | 29.4% (±7.1 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±5.8 points) | 27.5% (±2.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,690 (±$6,618) | $45,398 (±$2,957) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $969 (±$50) | $943 (±$51) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Jefferson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Madison County (42.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Madison County, West Jefferson ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 571 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 West Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson | — | 52.1% (±24.7 points) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Madison County) | 0.5 mi | 46.4% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Darby | 4.8 mi | 65.0% (±55.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township | 4.8 mi | 89.8% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Franklin County) | 5.7 mi | 21.1% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Franklin County) | 6.5 mi | 47.3% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Madison County) | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±56.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Madison County) | 7.3 mi | 73.8% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canaan Township (Madison County) | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±74.1 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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Choctaw Lake | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oak Run Township | 100.0% (±72.1 points) |
| 3 | Deer Creek Township | 89.8% (±32.0 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Madison County) | 75.0% (±60.7 points) |
| 5 | Monroe Township (Madison County) | 73.8% (±47.2 points) |
| 6 | Somerford Township | 72.7% (±83.0 points) |
| 7 | West Jefferson | 52.1% (±24.7 points) |
| 8 | Jefferson Township (Madison County) | 46.4% (±20.3 points) |
| 9 | Darby Township (Madison County) | 43.3% (±23.6 points) |
| 10 | London | 41.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 11 | Range Township | 34.9% (±24.9 points) |
| 12 | Plain City | 31.5% (±19.8 points) |
| 13 | Midway | 27.3% (±61.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Madison 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 West Jefferson
Are renters in West Jefferson rent-burdened?
52.1% of renting households in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Jefferson, OH spends 30.9% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, 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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