How many renters in Harris Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.7% (±12.1 points) of renting households in Harris Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.7% (±12.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.0% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.3% (±9.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harris Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Harris Township | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±7.4 points) | 12.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±3.6 points) | 16.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±4.7 points) | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±4.7 points) | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±4.4 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.0% (±11.3 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.
Harris Township against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| Harris Township | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.7% (±12.1 points) | 49.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.0% (±11.3 points) | 39.9% (±2.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.3% (±9.0 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,736 (±$12,168) | $42,214 (±$2,546) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,440 (±$201) | $1,062 (±$22) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Harris 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, Harris Township ranks 9 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 310 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 Harris Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Township | — | 55.7% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Granger | 0.7 mi | 47.5% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsburg | 4.6 mi | 58.9% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mishawaka | 4.7 mi | 47.5% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton Township (Cass County) | 4.8 mi | 45.0% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 4.9 mi | 40.8% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola | 5.3 mi | 78.1% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ontwa Township | 5.3 mi | 77.4% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.3 mi | 49.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Warren Township (St. Joseph County) | 70.1% (±56.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | North Liberty | 61.6% (±33.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Liberty Township (St. Joseph County) | 61.6% (±33.0 points) |
| 6 | Roseland | 61.1% (±13.6 points) |
| 7 | Madison Township (St. Joseph County) | 60.0% (±47.2 points) |
| 8 | Greene Township (St. Joseph County) | 57.9% (±93.3 points) |
| 9 | Harris Township | 55.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 10 | Walkerton | 54.3% (±19.8 points) |
| 11 | Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County) | 53.1% (±19.2 points) |
| 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) |
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.
What you can do on Seayora in Harris Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Harris Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Harris Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Harris Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Harris Township
Are renters in Harris Township rent-burdened?
55.7% of renting households in Harris 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 Harris Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harris Township, IN spends 34.3% (±9.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harris township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harris township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harris 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 Harris township, St. Joseph County, Indiana (county subdivision:31558, in state:18 county:141).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Harris Township at a glance
- Median rent in Harris Township
- Rent by bedrooms in Harris Township
- Renters and owners in Harris Township
- Income and affordability in Harris Township
- Home values in Harris Township
- Homeowner costs in Harris Township
- Property taxes in Harris Township
- Types of homes in Harris Township
- Bedrooms in Harris Township
- Age of homes in Harris Township
- Vacancy rate in Harris Township
- Heating fuel in Harris Township
- Commute and cars in Harris Township
- Population growth in Harris Township
- How long people stay in Harris Township
- Crowding and facilities in Harris Township
- Indiana landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across St. Joseph County
- Indiana places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Indiana