How many renters in Centre Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±19.1 points) of renting households in Centre Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±19.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.6% (±14.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Centre Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Centre Township | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±8.7 points) | 12.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±8.9 points) | 16.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±12.0 points) | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 22.0% (±11.7 points) | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±12.4 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.6% (±14.5 points) | 39.9% | 38.9% | 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.
Centre Township against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| Centre Township | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±19.1 points) | 49.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.6% (±14.5 points) | 39.9% (±2.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±3.5 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,750 (±$16,278) | $42,214 (±$2,546) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $938 (±$166) | $1,062 (±$22) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Centre Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Joseph County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Joseph County, Centre Township ranks 18 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 628 of 1,492.
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 Centre Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Township | — | 44.5% (±19.1 points) | — |
| Lakeville | 4.9 mi | 39.0% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.1 mi | 52.0% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Bend | 5.5 mi | 50.3% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.6 mi | 40.5% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greene Township (St. Joseph County) | 6.1 mi | 57.9% (±93.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | 7.0 mi | 43.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mishawaka | 7.1 mi | 47.5% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Notre Dame | 7.1 mi | 82.9% (±18.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Notre Dame, IN (82.9%).
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 St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | German Township (St. Joseph County) | 52.5% (±14.1 points) |
| 13 | Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 52.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 14 | South Bend | 50.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 15 | Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 49.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Granger | 47.5% (±26.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Mishawaka | 47.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 18 | Centre Township | 44.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 19 | Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | 43.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 20 | Union Township (St. Joseph County) | 40.5% (±17.3 points) |
| 21 | Lakeville | 39.0% (±18.0 points) |
| 22 | New Carlisle | 36.0% (±20.0 points) |
| 23 | Olive Township (St. Joseph County) | 24.1% (±13.4 points) |
| 24 | Indian Village | 11.1% (±102.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in St. Joseph County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Centre Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Gilmer Park.
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 Centre Township
Are renters in Centre Township rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Centre Township 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 Centre Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Centre Township, IN spends 28.7% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Centre township, St. Joseph County, Indiana (county subdivision:11890, in state:18 county:141).
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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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