How many renters in Bad Axe, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.7% (±18.2 points) of renting households in Bad Axe, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.7% (±18.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±16.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±12.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bad Axe
| Share of income spent on rent | Bad Axe | Huron County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.4% (±12.8 points) | 23.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±9.2 points) | 14.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±13.6 points) | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.1% (±3.4 points) | 7.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±6.9 points) | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±16.8 points) | 31.7% | 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.
Bad Axe against Huron County, its state and the nation
| Bad Axe | Huron County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.7% (±18.2 points) | 41.6% (±6.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±16.8 points) | 31.7% (±5.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±12.8 points) | 24.8% (±3.2 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,431 (±$14,009) | $35,246 (±$6,238) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $742 (±$86) | $788 (±$46) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Bad Axe, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Huron County (41.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Huron County, Bad Axe ranks 11 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 528 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 Bad Axe
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Axe | — | 51.7% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Verona Township | 3.3 mi | 8.1% (±48.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Huron County) | 3.4 mi | 69.7% (±33.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Huron County) | 6.3 mi | 77.8% (±56.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bingham Township (Huron County) | 6.5 mi | 27.7% (±14.7 points) | Lower |
| Meade Township (Huron County) | 6.6 mi | 33.4% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ubly | 7.4 mi | 25.7% (±15.6 points) | Lower |
| Lincoln Township (Huron County) | 7.6 mi | 52.4% (±79.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oliver Township (Huron County) | 8.3 mi | 66.9% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bingham Township (Huron County), MI (27.7%), Ubly, MI (25.7%).
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 Huron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Colfax Township (Huron County) | 69.7% (±33.0 points) |
| 6 | Oliver Township (Huron County) | 66.9% (±22.3 points) |
| 7 | Caseville Township | 62.5% (±114.8 points) |
| 8 | Sherman Township (Huron County) | 56.6% (±41.7 points) |
| 9 | Sigel Township | 54.6% (±37.1 points) |
| 10 | Lincoln Township (Huron County) | 52.4% (±79.0 points) |
| 11 | Bad Axe | 51.7% (±18.2 points) |
| 12 | Harbor Beach | 44.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 13 | Winsor Township | 43.4% (±16.7 points) |
| 14 | Caseville | 40.9% (±29.9 points) |
| 15 | Dwight Township | 39.6% (±17.4 points) |
| 16 | Port Austin Township | 37.1% (±18.1 points) |
| 17 | Meade Township (Huron County) | 33.4% (±26.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Huron 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 Bad Axe
Are renters in Bad Axe rent-burdened?
51.7% of renting households in Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bad Axe, MI spends 30.8% (±12.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bad Axe city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bad Axe city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bad Axe 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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