How many renters in Wooster, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.0% (±7.3 points) of renting households in Wooster, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.0% (±7.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.2% (±6.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wooster
| Share of income spent on rent | Wooster | Wayne County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.7% (±5.9 points) | 23.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±3.9 points) | 16.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±4.2 points) | 14.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±4.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.2% (±6.6 points) | 25.2% | 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.
Wooster against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Wooster | Wayne County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.0% (±7.3 points) | 34.0% (±4.0 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.2% (±6.6 points) | 25.2% (±3.5 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±2.6 points) | 23.8% (±1.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,292 (±$6,129) | $46,240 (±$3,090) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $918 (±$52) | $881 (±$23) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wooster, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wayne County (34.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Wooster ranks 9 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1133 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 Wooster
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster | — | 39.0% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 3.3 mi | 100.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wooster Township | 3.4 mi | 47.1% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithville | 4.8 mi | 15.9% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Green Township (Wayne County) | 6.4 mi | 27.7% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plain Township (Wayne County) | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±125.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Union Township | 6.9 mi | 21.1% (±12.9 points) | Lower |
| Chester Township (Wayne County) | 7.0 mi | 32.3% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Wayne County) | 7.1 mi | 8.8% (±19.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Smithville, OH (15.9%), East Union Township, OH (21.1%), Franklin Township (Wayne County), OH (8.8%).
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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | West Salem | 50.6% (±23.3 points) |
| 4 | Wooster Township | 47.1% (±24.5 points) |
| 5 | Creston | 46.5% (±25.8 points) |
| 6 | Rittman | 43.6% (±15.8 points) |
| 7 | Dalton | 41.1% (±18.2 points) |
| 8 | Congress Township (Wayne County) | 40.8% (±20.8 points) |
| 9 | Wooster | 39.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Shreve | 35.8% (±16.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Clinton Township (Wayne County) | 35.8% (±16.7 points) |
| 12 | Sugar Creek Township (Wayne County) | 32.4% (±13.7 points) |
| 13 | Chester Township (Wayne County) | 32.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 14 | Orrville | 32.1% (±9.7 points) |
| 15 | Apple Creek | 29.5% (±25.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Wayne 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 Wooster
Are renters in Wooster rent-burdened?
39.0% of renting households in Wooster 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 Wooster spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wooster, OH spends 25.6% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wooster city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wooster city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wooster 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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