How many renters in Bay City, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Bay City, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±5.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bay City
| Share of income spent on rent | Bay City | Bay County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±4.9 points) | 18.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±2.8 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±2.9 points) | 10.9% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.9% (±4.8 points) | 16.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±5.5 points) | 34.8% | 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.
Bay City against Bay County, its state and the nation
| Bay City | Bay County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±6.4 points) | 42.9% (±4.5 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±5.5 points) | 34.8% (±3.9 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±1.3 points) | 27.9% (±1.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,688 (±$5,224) | $35,715 (±$3,064) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $766 (±$44) | $860 (±$37) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Bay City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bay County (42.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bay County, Bay City ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 673 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 Bay City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | — | 46.7% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Essexville | 2.8 mi | 17.9% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth Charter Township | 3.7 mi | 34.1% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Charter Township | 4.3 mi | 45.8% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monitor Charter Township | 5.2 mi | 35.0% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankenlust Township | 5.6 mi | 37.2% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Charter Township | 6.2 mi | 37.0% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zilwaukee | 7.6 mi | 28.4% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kochville Township | 7.6 mi | 76.1% (±18.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kochville Township, MI (76.1%).
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 Bay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt Township | 88.5% (±56.4 points) |
| 2 | Fraser Township | 66.4% (±43.2 points) |
| 3 | Auburn | 55.2% (±19.8 points) |
| 4 | Pinconning | 53.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 5 | Bay City | 46.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 6 | Bangor Charter Township | 45.8% (±14.1 points) |
| 7 | Beaver Township (Bay County) | 45.7% (±50.0 points) |
| 8 | Frankenlust Township | 37.2% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 | Hampton Charter Township | 37.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 10 | Monitor Charter Township | 35.0% (±21.7 points) |
| 11 | Portsmouth Charter Township | 34.1% (±28.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Bay 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 Bay City
Are renters in Bay City rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Bay City 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 Bay City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bay City, MI spends 29.1% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay City city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay City city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay City 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 Bay City city, Michigan (place:06020, 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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