How many renters in Youngstown, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.1% (±4.1 points) of renting households in Youngstown, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.1% (±4.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.8% (±3.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.3% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Youngstown
| Share of income spent on rent | Youngstown | Mahoning County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±2.6 points) | 16.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±2.0 points) | 10.6% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±2.5 points) | 12.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±1.9 points) | 11.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±2.0 points) | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.8% (±3.6 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Youngstown against Mahoning County, its state and the nation
| Youngstown | Mahoning County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.1% (±4.1 points) | 50.1% (±3.1 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.8% (±3.6 points) | 42.7% (±2.7 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.3% (±2.2 points) | 30.0% (±1.6 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,021 (±$3,465) | $31,780 (±$1,608) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $728 (±$24) | $791 (±$19) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Youngstown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Mahoning County (50.1%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (45.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Mahoning County, Youngstown ranks 10 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 436 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 Youngstown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | — | 57.1% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Campbell | 3.3 mi | 61.9% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Struthers | 4.3 mi | 41.3% (±12.3 points) | Lower |
| Coitsville Township | 4.7 mi | 52.6% (±68.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Austintown | 4.8 mi | 47.4% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Churchill | 5.0 mi | 54.5% (±58.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Trumbull County) | 5.1 mi | 45.8% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Girard | 5.3 mi | 37.3% (±14.7 points) | Lower |
| Boardman Township | 5.4 mi | 39.7% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Struthers, OH (41.3%), Liberty Township (Trumbull County), OH (45.8%), Girard, OH (37.3%).
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 Mahoning County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Beaver Township (Mahoning County) | 65.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 5 | Poland | 62.6% (±45.9 points) |
| 6 | Campbell | 61.9% (±15.4 points) |
| 7 | Springfield Township (Mahoning County) | 61.2% (±20.7 points) |
| 8 | Lowellville | 60.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Mahoning County) | 59.2% (±29.3 points) |
| 10 | Youngstown | 57.1% (±4.1 points) |
| 11 | Coitsville Township | 52.6% (±68.5 points) |
| 12 | Austintown | 47.4% (±9.3 points) |
| 13 | Austintown Township | 46.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 14 | Green Township (Mahoning County) | 41.6% (±23.2 points) |
| 15 | Struthers | 41.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 16 | Boardman Township | 39.7% (±7.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Mahoning 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 Youngstown
Are renters in Youngstown rent-burdened?
57.1% of renting households in Youngstown 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 Youngstown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Youngstown, OH spends 34.3% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Youngstown city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Youngstown city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Youngstown 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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