How many renters in Mishawaka, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.5% (±5.0 points) of renting households in Mishawaka, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.5% (±5.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mishawaka
| Share of income spent on rent | Mishawaka | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.8% (±2.9 points) | 12.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±4.2 points) | 16.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±2.2 points) | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±2.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±4.3 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.
Mishawaka against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| Mishawaka | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.5% (±5.0 points) | 49.0% (±2.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±4.3 points) | 39.9% (±2.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±1.8 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,540 (±$4,943) | $42,214 (±$2,546) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,070 (±$28) | $1,062 (±$22) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mishawaka, 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, Mishawaka ranks 17 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 526 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 Mishawaka
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka | — | 47.5% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | 2.6 mi | 43.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Notre Dame | 4.1 mi | 82.9% (±18.0 points) | Higher |
| Indian Village | 4.3 mi | 11.1% (±102.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granger | 4.5 mi | 47.5% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola | 4.5 mi | 78.1% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harris Township | 4.7 mi | 55.7% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.8 mi | 49.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseland | 5.2 mi | 61.1% (±13.6 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
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
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 Mishawaka
Are renters in Mishawaka rent-burdened?
47.5% of renting households in Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mishawaka, IN spends 29.0% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mishawaka city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mishawaka city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mishawaka city, Indiana
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