How many renters in Berkley, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.6% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Berkley, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.6% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.6% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.5% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Berkley
| Share of income spent on rent | Berkley | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±8.1 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.2% (±12.7 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.1% (±12.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.8% (±3.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±2.9 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.6% (±13.4 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.
Berkley against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Berkley | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.6% (±13.7 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.6% (±13.4 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.5% (±3.1 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,875 (±$12,870) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,526 (±$440) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Berkley, 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, Berkley ranks 38 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 942 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 Berkley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley | — | 36.6% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Huntington Woods | 1.5 mi | 0.0% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Oak | 1.7 mi | 34.4% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lathrup Village | 2.2 mi | 14.8% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 2.3 mi | 49.6% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±74.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clawson | 3.2 mi | 36.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly Hills | 3.3 mi | 44.1% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Birmingham | 3.6 mi | 39.6% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 37 | Ferndale | 36.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 38 | Berkley | 36.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 39 | Clawson | 36.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Royal Oak | 34.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Troy | 34.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 42 | Independence Charter Township | 31.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 43 | Bloomfield Charter Township | 29.8% (±9.8 points) |
| 44 | Farmington | 24.3% (±7.7 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 Berkley
Are renters in Berkley rent-burdened?
36.6% of renting households in Berkley 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 Berkley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Berkley, MI spends 22.5% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley 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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