How many renters in West Lafayette, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.8% (±15.3 points) of renting households in West Lafayette, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.8% (±15.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±15.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±14.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Lafayette
| Share of income spent on rent | West Lafayette | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.2% (±11.6 points) | 17.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.9% (±3.5 points) | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±10.6 points) | 10.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.6% (±14.3 points) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.8% (±3.1 points) | 7.6% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±15.0 points) | 40.1% | 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 Lafayette against Coshocton County, its state and the nation
| West Lafayette | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.8% (±15.3 points) | 47.7% (±7.5 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±15.0 points) | 40.1% (±6.6 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±14.7 points) | 29.1% (±2.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,083 (±$7,965) | $28,283 (±$5,291) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $719 (±$100) | $765 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Lafayette, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Coshocton County (47.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Coshocton County, West Lafayette ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 839 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 Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | — | 45.8% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Lafayette Township (Coshocton County) | 1.6 mi | 46.0% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Eyes Township | 3.9 mi | 81.3% (±76.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscarawas Township (Coshocton County) | 4.0 mi | 39.5% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coshocton | 5.1 mi | 50.4% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township (Coshocton County) | 5.3 mi | 16.3% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Coshocton County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±93.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linton Township | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Coshocton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Washington Township (Coshocton County) | 89.0% (±35.2 points) |
| 3 | Crawford Township (Coshocton County) | 84.8% (±60.1 points) |
| 4 | White Eyes Township | 81.3% (±76.4 points) |
| 5 | Warsaw | 57.0% (±31.6 points) |
| 6 | Coshocton | 50.4% (±11.2 points) |
| 7 | Lafayette Township (Coshocton County) | 46.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 8 | West Lafayette | 45.8% (±15.3 points) |
| 9 | Jefferson Township (Coshocton County) | 43.4% (±24.6 points) |
| 10 | Pike Township (Coshocton County) | 41.4% (±82.4 points) |
| 11 | Tuscarawas Township (Coshocton County) | 39.5% (±26.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Conesville | 29.4% (±84.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Franklin Township (Coshocton County) | 29.4% (±84.3 points) |
| 14 | Oxford Township (Coshocton County) | 16.3% (±45.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Coshocton 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 Lafayette
Are renters in West Lafayette rent-burdened?
45.8% of renting households in West Lafayette 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 Lafayette spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Lafayette, OH spends 28.8% (±14.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette 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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