How many renters in Amber Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.4% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Amber Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 21.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.4% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 16.4% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 21.3% (±7.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Amber Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Amber Township | Mason County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.5% (±11.0 points) | 16.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 28.3% (±15.0 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.5% (±9.9 points) | 8.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±9.1 points) | 15.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.0% (±10.4 points) | 11.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 16.4% (±9.9 points) | 37.3% | 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.
Amber Township against Mason County, its state and the nation
| Amber Township | Mason County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.4% (±14.4 points) | 48.5% (±8.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 16.4% (±9.9 points) | 37.3% (±6.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 21.3% (±7.4 points) | 29.5% (±2.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,620 (±$16,974) | $34,580 (±$4,465) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,203 (±$88) | $896 (±$62) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Amber Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Mason County (48.5%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Mason County, Amber Township ranks 10 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1039 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 Amber Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Township | — | 31.4% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Scottville | 3.3 mi | 53.4% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pere Marquette Charter Township | 4.2 mi | 28.0% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ludington | 4.8 mi | 50.9% (±12.8 points) | Higher |
| Victory Township | 5.5 mi | 53.2% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverton Township | 6.3 mi | 77.5% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Custer | 6.3 mi | 53.3% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Custer Township (Mason County) | 6.5 mi | 28.0% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamlin Township (Mason County) | 7.0 mi | 59.0% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ludington, MI (50.9%).
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 Mason County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sherman Township (Mason County) | 68.4% (±29.2 points) |
| 5 | Hamlin Township (Mason County) | 59.0% (±45.5 points) |
| 6 | Scottville | 53.4% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 | Victory Township | 53.2% (±32.4 points) |
| 8 | Ludington | 50.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 9 | Summit Township (Mason County) | 37.5% (±110.3 points) |
| 10 | Amber Township | 31.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Custer Township (Mason County) | 28.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Pere Marquette Charter Township | 28.0% (±30.7 points) |
| 13 | Free Soil Township | 14.3% (±18.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Logan Township (Mason County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Sheridan Township (Mason County) | 0.0% (±80.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Mason 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 Amber Township
Are renters in Amber Township rent-burdened?
31.4% of renting households in Amber 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 Amber Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Amber Township, MI spends 21.3% (±7.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amber township, Mason County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amber township, Mason County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amber township, Mason 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 Amber township, Mason County, Michigan (county subdivision:01980, in state:26 county:105).
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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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