How many renters in Benton Harbor, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.1% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Benton Harbor, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 42.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.1% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.3% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 42.8% (±9.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Benton Harbor
| Share of income spent on rent | Benton Harbor | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±6.0 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.2% (±3.9 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±5.0 points) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.8% (±6.4 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±3.7 points) | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.3% (±10.2 points) | 41.3% | 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.
Benton Harbor against Berrien County, its state and the nation
| Benton Harbor | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.1% (±10.9 points) | 49.9% (±3.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.3% (±10.2 points) | 41.3% (±2.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 42.8% (±9.8 points) | 29.9% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,297 (±$6,841) | $35,627 (±$2,181) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $851 (±$111) | $942 (±$24) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Benton Harbor, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Berrien County (49.9%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Berrien County, Benton Harbor ranks 6 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 218 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 Benton Harbor
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor | — | 66.1% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Benton Heights | 1.8 mi | 36.8% (±20.6 points) | Lower |
| Fair Plain | 2.2 mi | 62.4% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph | 2.3 mi | 32.7% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Benton Charter Township | 2.6 mi | 54.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph Charter Township | 3.5 mi | 57.7% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shoreham | 4.9 mi | 44.0% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hagar Township | 6.6 mi | 52.1% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royalton Township | 6.6 mi | 39.3% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Benton Heights, MI (36.8%), St. Joseph, MI (32.7%).
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 Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bertrand Township | 100.0% (±121.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Buchanan Township | 100.0% (±61.5 points) |
| 3 | New Buffalo Township | 76.1% (±25.6 points) |
| 4 | Bainbridge Township | 74.6% (±35.2 points) |
| 5 | Galien Township | 69.3% (±29.0 points) |
| 6 | Benton Harbor | 66.1% (±10.9 points) |
| 7 | Watervliet Township | 65.1% (±21.1 points) |
| 8 | Coloma Charter Township | 63.4% (±25.2 points) |
| 9 | Weesaw Township | 58.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 10 | St. Joseph Charter Township | 57.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 11 | Berrien Township | 56.7% (±22.7 points) |
| 12 | Niles Township | 56.6% (±17.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 30 places in Berrien 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 Benton Harbor
Are renters in Benton Harbor rent-burdened?
66.1% of renting households in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor spend on rent?
The median renting household in Benton Harbor, MI spends 42.8% (±9.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor 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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