How many renters in Michigan City, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.0% (±7.7 points) of renting households in Michigan City, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.0% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.9% (±6.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Michigan City
| Share of income spent on rent | Michigan City | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.7% (±4.9 points) | 16.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±4.6 points) | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±4.4 points) | 13.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±3.3 points) | 9.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.1% (±4.5 points) | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.9% (±6.2 points) | 36.7% | 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.
Michigan City against LaPorte County, its state and the nation
| Michigan City | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.0% (±7.7 points) | 47.1% (±4.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.9% (±6.2 points) | 36.7% (±4.0 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±3.0 points) | 28.4% (±2.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,908 (±$5,455) | $41,095 (±$3,085) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $967 (±$34) | $976 (±$30) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Michigan City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from LaPorte County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In LaPorte County, Michigan City ranks 7 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 480 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 Michigan City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | — | 49.0% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Pottawattamie Park | 1.0 mi | 40.0% (±114.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trail Creek | 1.0 mi | 54.5% (±51.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 1.7 mi | 48.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 2.6 mi | 42.9% (±115.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana Shores | 4.1 mi | 40.0% (±106.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coolspring Township | 4.5 mi | 52.9% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pines | 4.6 mi | 30.0% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 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 LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galena Township | 100.0% (±63.8 points) |
| 2 | Dewey Township | 78.5% (±25.4 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Kingsbury | 66.7% (±103.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Washington Township (LaPorte County) | 66.7% (±103.9 points) |
| 5 | Trail Creek | 54.5% (±51.9 points) |
| 6 | Coolspring Township | 52.9% (±11.3 points) |
| 7 | Michigan City | 49.0% (±7.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 48.3% (±9.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 48.3% (±31.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Kingsford Heights | 47.5% (±26.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Union Township (LaPorte County) | 47.5% (±26.9 points) |
| 12 | Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 46.5% (±35.9 points) |
| 13 | Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 46.2% (±21.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in LaPorte 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 Michigan City
Are renters in Michigan City rent-burdened?
49.0% of renting households in Michigan City 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 Michigan City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Michigan City, IN spends 29.4% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
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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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