How many renters in Ann Arbor, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.5% (±3.1 points) of renting households in Ann Arbor, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.5% (±3.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.0% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.4% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ann Arbor
| Share of income spent on rent | Ann Arbor | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±1.3 points) | 10.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±1.7 points) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±1.5 points) | 10.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±1.4 points) | 8.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.0% (±2.8 points) | 47.9% | 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.
Ann Arbor against Washtenaw County, its state and the nation
| Ann Arbor | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.5% (±3.1 points) | 56.1% (±2.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.0% (±2.8 points) | 47.9% (±1.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.4% (±2.2 points) | 33.7% (±1.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,778 (±$3,911) | $48,680 (±$2,201) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,649 (±$39) | $1,463 (±$21) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Ann Arbor, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Washtenaw County (56.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor ranks 5 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 310 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 Ann Arbor
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | — | 60.5% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Ann Arbor Charter Township | 3.9 mi | 39.9% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Pittsfield Charter Township | 4.7 mi | 51.8% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Scio Township | 6.0 mi | 53.3% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ypsilanti | 6.0 mi | 58.0% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Superior Charter Township | 6.9 mi | 48.8% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lodi Township | 7.3 mi | 55.0% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saline | 7.5 mi | 42.2% (±14.8 points) | Lower |
| Northfield Township | 7.8 mi | 19.0% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI (39.9%), Pittsfield Charter Township, MI (51.8%), Saline, MI (42.2%).
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 Washtenaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saline Township | 85.3% (±54.7 points) |
| 2 | Chelsea | 71.5% (±13.6 points) |
| 3 | Bridgewater Township | 71.4% (±62.5 points) |
| 4 | Manchester Township | 67.6% (±19.7 points) |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | 60.5% (±3.1 points) |
| 6 | Ypsilanti | 58.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 7 | Dexter | 57.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 8 | Milan | 56.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 9 | Lodi Township | 55.0% (±44.9 points) |
| 10 | Scio Township | 53.3% (±16.1 points) |
| 11 | Ypsilanti Charter Township | 53.2% (±5.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Washtenaw 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 Ann Arbor
Are renters in Ann Arbor rent-burdened?
60.5% of renting households in Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ann Arbor, MI spends 37.4% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ann Arbor city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ann Arbor city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ann Arbor city, Michigan
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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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