How many renters in German Township (St. Joseph County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

52.5% (±14.1 points) of renting households in German Township (St. Joseph County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

39.9% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on .

Paying 30% or more
52.5% (±14.1 points)
Paying 35% or more
39.9% (±12.1 points)
Median share of income
31.0% (±4.5 points)

Rent as a share of income in German Township (St. Joseph County)

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rentGerman Township (St. Joseph County)St. Joseph CountyIndianaUnited States
Less than 15%11.5% (±6.5 points)12.5%14.1%12.6%
15% to 19.9%4.8% (±4.5 points)16.2%13.6%12.2%
20% to 24.9%12.0% (±6.0 points)10.4%12.9%12.6%
25% to 29.9%19.3% (±10.0 points)11.8%11.4%11.5%
30% to 34.9%12.6% (±7.3 points)9.1%9.2%9.2%
35% or more39.9% (±12.1 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.

German Township (St. Joseph County) against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
German Township (St. Joseph County)St. Joseph CountyIndianaUnited States
Paying 30% or more52.5% (±14.1 points)49.0% (±2.8 points)48.1% (±0.6 points)51.1%
Paying 35% or more39.9% (±12.1 points)39.9% (±2.5 points)38.9% (±0.5 points)41.9%
Median share of income31.0% (±4.5 points)29.6% (±1.1 points)29.1% (±0.3 points)30.6%
Median renter household income$41,771 (±$9,230)$42,214 (±$2,546)$42,811 (±$480)$52,966
Median gross rent$1,114 (±$51)$1,062 (±$22)$1,062 (±$5)$1,413

In German Township (St. Joseph County), 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, German Township (St. Joseph County) ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 393 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 German Township (St. Joseph County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with German Township (St. Joseph County)
PlaceDistanceRenters paying 30% or more of incomeCompared with this place
German Township (St. Joseph County)—52.5% (±14.1 points)—
Ardmore2.5 mi72.4% (±57.0 points)Not measurably different
Roseland3.0 mi61.1% (±13.6 points)Not measurably different
Indian Village4.0 mi11.1% (±102.2 points)Not measurably different
Notre Dame4.0 mi82.9% (±18.0 points)Higher
South Bend4.0 mi50.3% (±3.8 points)Not measurably different
Portage Township (St. Joseph County)4.2 mi52.0% (±4.2 points)Not measurably different
Clay Township (St. Joseph County)4.3 mi49.6% (±6.7 points)Not measurably different
Warren Township (St. Joseph County)4.8 mi70.1% (±56.1 points)Not measurably different

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

RankPlaceRenters paying 30% or more of income
6Roseland61.1% (±13.6 points)
7Madison Township (St. Joseph County)60.0% (±47.2 points)
8Greene Township (St. Joseph County)57.9% (±93.3 points)
9Harris Township55.7% (±12.1 points)
10Walkerton54.3% (±19.8 points)
11Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County)53.1% (±19.2 points)
12German Township (St. Joseph County)52.5% (±14.1 points)
13Portage Township (St. Joseph County)52.0% (±4.2 points)
14South Bend50.3% (±3.8 points)
15Clay Township (St. Joseph County)49.6% (±6.7 points)
16 (tie)Granger47.5% (±26.5 points)
16 (tie)Mishawaka47.5% (±5.0 points)
18Centre Township44.5% (±19.1 points)

Showing 13 of 24 places in St. Joseph County, ranked from highest to lowest.

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 German Township (St. Joseph County)

Are renters in German Township (St. Joseph County) rent-burdened?

52.5% of renting households in German Township (St. Joseph County) 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 German Township (St. Joseph County) spend on rent?

The median renting household in German Township (St. Joseph County), IN spends 31.0% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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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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