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Housing Affordability in Kenton, OH
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 20.1%
- Ohio 26.6%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 44.5%
- Ohio 45.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 12.4%
- Ohio 17.9%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,056/mo
- Ohio $1,517/mo
Kenton has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more33544.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more29712.4%
- Renters paying 50% or more16021.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.7%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 16.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $460/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton, OH | 20.1% | 44.5% | 12.4% | 27.7% |
| Hardin County | 19.4% | 34.5% | 15.0% | 23.4% |
| Ohio | 26.6% | 45.9% | 17.9% | 28.3% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Kenton, OH?
- In Kenton, OH, 20.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Kenton compare with Ohio?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Kenton is 20.1%, compared with 26.6% for Ohio as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates