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Housing Affordability in Portage County, 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
27.2%
Ohio 26.6%
Renters paying 30%+
54.8%
Ohio 45.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
16.3%
Ohio 17.9%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,578/mo
Ohio $1,517/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more9,83954.8%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more7,42916.3%
  • Renters paying 50% or more5,41030.1%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 33.0%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.2%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $611/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.0

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Portage County, OH27.2%54.8%16.3%33.0%
Ohio26.6%45.9%17.9%28.3%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Portage County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Kent44.8%65.6%15.7%38.4%
Streetsboro25.2%42.6%16.8%25.5%
Aurora24.1%51.6%18.7%30.8%
Ravenna34.2%58.0%10.1%40.1%
Brimfield20.5%83.8%18.3%48.9%
Garrettsville31.4%55.8%19.6%32.7%
Windham32.2%71.6%14.2%50.0% or more
Hiram19.3%49.4%0.8%29.8%
Suffield15.7%40.6%5.9%26.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Portage County, OH?
In Portage County, OH, 27.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Portage County compare with Ohio?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Portage County is 27.2%, compared with 26.6% for Ohio as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates