How many renters in Berrien Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.7% (±22.7 points) of renting households in Berrien Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.7% (±22.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.2% (±20.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.1% (±15.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Berrien Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Berrien Township | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.9% (±18.9 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±7.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±9.2 points) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.0% (±7.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±8.8 points) | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.2% (±20.9 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.
Berrien Township against Berrien County, its state and the nation
| Berrien Township | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.7% (±22.7 points) | 49.9% (±3.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.2% (±20.9 points) | 41.3% (±2.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.1% (±15.4 points) | 29.9% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,375 (±$11,130) | $35,627 (±$2,181) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $873 (±$190) | $942 (±$24) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Berrien Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berrien County (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berrien County, Berrien Township ranks 11 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 374 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 Berrien Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Township | — | 56.7% (±22.7 points) | — |
| Berrien Springs | 2.8 mi | 34.4% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pipestone Township | 5.8 mi | 27.7% (±43.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 5.9 mi | 56.6% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pokagon Township | 6.1 mi | 57.6% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oronoko Charter Township | 6.1 mi | 42.9% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niles | 7.5 mi | 42.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sodus Township | 7.8 mi | 51.5% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buchanan Township | 8.1 mi | 100.0% (±61.5 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 Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Benton Charter Township | 54.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 14 | New Buffalo | 52.6% (±23.7 points) |
| 15 | Baroda Township | 52.5% (±24.9 points) |
| 16 | Hagar Township | 52.1% (±33.4 points) |
| 17 | Sodus Township | 51.5% (±47.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Berrien County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Berrien Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Eau Claire.
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 Berrien Township
Are renters in Berrien Township rent-burdened?
56.7% of renting households in Berrien Township 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 Berrien Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Berrien Township, MI spends 35.1% (±15.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien township, Berrien County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien township, Berrien County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien township, Berrien County, 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 Berrien township, Berrien County, Michigan (county subdivision:07820, in state:26 county:021).
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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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