How many renters in West Union, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in West Union, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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67.3% (±21.5 points) of renting households in West Union, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

47.1% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 67.3% (±21.5 points)
Paying 35% or more: 47.1% (±15.9 points)
Median share of income: 34.3% (±11.1 points)

Rent as a share of income in West Union

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	West Union	Adams County	Ohio	United States
Less than 15%	7.9% (±6.9 points)	17.7%	15.5%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	10.2% (±11.4 points)	8.5%	13.5%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	5.6% (±7.2 points)	6.9%	12.9%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	9.0% (±6.1 points)	9.3%	12.1%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	20.2% (±14.4 points)	10.8%	8.6%	9.2%
35% or more	47.1% (±15.9 points)	46.9%	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 Union against Adams County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Union	Adams County	Ohio	United States
Paying 30% or more	67.3% (±21.5 points)	57.7% (±9.2 points)	45.9% (±0.4 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	47.1% (±15.9 points)	46.9% (±7.9 points)	37.3% (±0.4 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	34.3% (±11.1 points)	33.6% (±3.9 points)	28.3% (±0.2 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$14,286 (±$7,928)	$24,149 (±$3,873)	$42,829 (±$325)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$658 (±$98)	$732 (±$37)	$1,034 (±$5)	$1,413

In West Union, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Adams County (57.7%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In Adams County, West Union ranks 6 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 253 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 Union

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Union
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
West Union	—	67.3% (±21.5 points)	—
Tiffin Township (Adams County)	3.2 mi	65.5% (±20.3 points)	Not measurably different
Liberty Township (Adams County)	4.8 mi	50.0% (±82.0 points)	Not measurably different
Monroe Township (Adams County)	5.1 mi	100.0% (±55.4 points)	Not measurably different
Brush Creek Township (Adams County)	6.9 mi	63.8% (±53.9 points)	Not measurably different
Manchester Township (Adams County)	7.3 mi	66.5% (±17.2 points)	Not measurably different
Oliver Township	7.8 mi	0.0% (±96.0 points)	Not measurably different
Manchester	7.8 mi	66.5% (±17.2 points)	Not measurably different
Sprigg Township	8.2 mi	74.2% (±71.1 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 Adams County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
1 (tie)	Jefferson Township (Adams County)	100.0% (±100.7 points)
1 (tie)	Monroe Township (Adams County)	100.0% (±55.4 points)
3	Green Township (Adams County)	83.3% (±116.5 points)
4	Sprigg Township	74.2% (±71.1 points)
5	Scott Township (Adams County)	69.9% (±21.5 points)
6	West Union	67.3% (±21.5 points)
7 (tie)	Manchester	66.5% (±17.2 points)
7 (tie)	Manchester Township (Adams County)	66.5% (±17.2 points)
9	Tiffin Township (Adams County)	65.5% (±20.3 points)
10	Brush Creek Township (Adams County)	63.8% (±53.9 points)
11	Liberty Township (Adams County)	50.0% (±82.0 points)
12	Seaman	48.9% (±21.8 points)

Showing 12 of 19 places in Adams 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 Union

Are renters in West Union rent-burdened?

67.3% of renting households in West Union 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 Union spend on rent?

The median renting household in West Union, OH spends 34.3% (±11.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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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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