Crowded and Substandard Occupied Housing Units in Franklin County

There were 7,310 crowded and 1,417 substandard housing units in Franklin County in 1990. Crowded units have increased from the 5,200 units in 1980 (40.6% increase). The majority of crowded units are renter occupied (71.5% of total). Substandard units (lacking complete plumbing), conversely, have decreased from the 15,200 units in 1980 (90.7% decrease).

A 1985 study by the Columbus City Council Housing Task Force defined crowded conditions as 1.01 or more persons per room. Substandard units were defined as units lacking some or all plumbing.

Crowded and Substandard Housing Units in Franklin County by Type of Occupancy: 1980 - 1990


Occupancy Type                 1980                  1990

Owner Occupied                     
  Crowded                     1,800                 2,080
  Substandard                 5,880                    NA

Renter Occupied
  Crowded                     3,400                 5,230
  Substandard                 9,140                    NA

Total Occupied
  Crowded                     5,200                 7,310
  Substandard                15,200                 1,417

Source: Census of Population and Housing, U.S. Bureau of the Census

Filename: CD-018

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