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Housing Affordability in Union 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
- 19.0%
- Ohio 26.6%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 34.6%
- Ohio 45.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 15.1%
- Ohio 17.9%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,968/mo
- Ohio $1,517/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,66534.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,88215.1%
- Renters paying 50% or more58912.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 24.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $750/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.1
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County, OH | 19.0% | 34.6% | 15.1% | 24.1% |
| Ohio | 26.6% | 45.9% | 17.9% | 28.3% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Union County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 21.3% | 39.6% | 12.6% | 26.2% |
| Richwood | 28.1% | 60.4% | 16.3% | 34.1% |
| New California | 7.2% | 0.0% | 7.7% | Not reported |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Union County, OH?
- In Union County, OH, 19.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Union County compare with Ohio?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Union County is 19.0%, compared with 26.6% for Ohio as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates