How many renters in Alpine Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.4% (±11.3 points) of renting households in Alpine Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.4% (±11.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.9% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Alpine Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Alpine Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±6.1 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±7.1 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±6.0 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±6.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.9% (±9.4 points) | 39.9% | 41.4% | 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.
Alpine Township against Kent County, its state and the nation
| Alpine Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.4% (±11.3 points) | 49.0% (±1.9 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.9% (±9.4 points) | 39.9% (±1.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±4.0 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,763 (±$5,361) | $50,123 (±$1,340) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,172 (±$45) | $1,243 (±$18) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Alpine Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kent County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kent County, Alpine Township ranks 11 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 513 of 1,485.
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 Alpine Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Township | — | 52.4% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Sparta | 5.5 mi | 56.4% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta Township | 5.7 mi | 44.3% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker | 5.8 mi | 43.4% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wright Township (Ottawa County) | 5.8 mi | 27.1% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield Charter Township | 6.4 mi | 47.3% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northview | 7.3 mi | 45.0% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Ottawa County) | 8.0 mi | 33.1% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tallmadge Charter Township | 8.2 mi | 30.1% (±16.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tallmadge Charter Township, MI (30.1%).
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 Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tyrone Township (Kent County) | 62.9% (±36.4 points) |
| 6 | Grand Rapids Charter Township | 61.6% (±17.9 points) |
| 7 | Oakfield Township | 59.0% (±42.1 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Springs | 55.7% (±22.9 points) |
| 9 | Lowell | 54.6% (±21.2 points) |
| 10 | Wyoming | 53.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 11 | Alpine Township | 52.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 12 | Cascade Charter Township | 52.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 13 | Grandville | 51.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 14 | Grand Rapids | 49.1% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | Plainfield Charter Township | 47.3% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Gaines Charter Township | 47.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 17 | Byron Township | 46.9% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kent County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Alpine Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Comstock 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 Alpine Township
Are renters in Alpine Township rent-burdened?
52.4% of renting households in Alpine 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 Alpine Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Alpine Township, MI spends 31.0% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine township, Kent County, Michigan
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 Alpine township, Kent County, Michigan (county subdivision:01840, in state:26 county:081).
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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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