How many renters in Auburn Hills, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.5% (±6.6 points) of renting households in Auburn Hills, MI 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 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.5% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.9% (±5.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Auburn Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Auburn Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.8% (±4.6 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±4.8 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±3.1 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±4.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.9% (±5.5 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Auburn Hills against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Auburn Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.5% (±6.6 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.9% (±5.5 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±2.1 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,784 (±$13,576) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,477 (±$39) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Auburn Hills, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Oakland County (44.7%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Oakland County, Auburn Hills ranks 30 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 832 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 Auburn Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | — | 40.5% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Pontiac | 2.8 mi | 55.1% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Rochester Hills | 4.4 mi | 41.1% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orion Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 39.5% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Lake | 6.1 mi | 49.4% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 6.3 mi | 46.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Hills | 6.5 mi | 56.1% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Charter Township | 6.9 mi | 29.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keego Harbor | 6.9 mi | 60.5% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pontiac, MI (55.1%).
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 Oakland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Rochester | 46.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 25 | Holly Township | 46.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 26 | Wixom | 43.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 27 | Farmington Hills | 43.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 28 | Madison Heights | 41.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 29 | Rochester Hills | 41.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 30 | Auburn Hills | 40.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 | South Lyon | 40.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 32 | Commerce Charter Township | 40.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 33 | Hazel Park | 40.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 34 | Birmingham | 39.6% (±9.7 points) |
| 35 | Orion Charter Township | 39.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 36 | Novi | 38.7% (±4.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Oakland 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 Auburn Hills
Are renters in Auburn Hills rent-burdened?
40.5% of renting households in Auburn Hills 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 Auburn Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Auburn Hills, MI spends 26.5% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn Hills city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn Hills city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn Hills city, 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 Auburn Hills city, Michigan (place:04105, in state:26).
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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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