How many renters in Westerville, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.2% (±9.5 points) of renting households in Westerville, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.2% (±9.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.8% (±7.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westerville
| Share of income spent on rent | Westerville | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±5.6 points) | 12.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±6.2 points) | 13.2% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.3% (±5.6 points) | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.7% (±3.2 points) | 13.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±5.9 points) | 8.7% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.8% (±7.4 points) | 37.6% | 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.
Westerville against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Westerville | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.2% (±9.5 points) | 46.3% (±1.0 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.8% (±7.4 points) | 37.6% (±0.8 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±3.5 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,550 (±$8,323) | $52,781 (±$913) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,364 (±$72) | $1,302 (±$9) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Westerville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Franklin County (46.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Franklin County, Westerville ranks 9 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 601 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 Westerville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville | — | 51.2% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Blendon Township | 1.9 mi | 34.6% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huber Ridge | 2.2 mi | 27.7% (±14.9 points) | Lower |
| Genoa Township | 3.5 mi | 62.9% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minerva Park | 3.6 mi | 8.5% (±46.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township (Franklin County) | 5.5 mi | 46.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Franklin County) | 5.7 mi | 39.3% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Delaware County) | 5.7 mi | 39.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington | 5.9 mi | 47.5% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huber Ridge, OH (27.7%).
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 Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lockbourne | 63.7% (±55.7 points) |
| 4 | Groveport | 59.9% (±22.4 points) |
| 5 | Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 59.6% (±10.1 points) |
| 6 | Whitehall | 57.7% (±8.8 points) |
| 7 | Madison Township (Franklin County) | 54.1% (±11.3 points) |
| 8 | Marble Cliff | 53.9% (±17.8 points) |
| 9 | Westerville | 51.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 10 | Bexley | 49.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 11 | Lincoln Village | 48.4% (±13.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Blacklick Estates | 47.5% (±19.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Worthington | 47.5% (±14.8 points) |
| 14 | Prairie Township (Franklin County) | 47.3% (±13.1 points) |
| 15 | Reynoldsburg | 47.0% (±6.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Franklin 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 Westerville
Are renters in Westerville rent-burdened?
51.2% of renting households in Westerville 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 Westerville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westerville, OH spends 30.4% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westerville city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westerville city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westerville 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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