How many renters in Big Rapids, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.5% (±8.8 points) of renting households in Big Rapids, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.5% (±8.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.2% (±7.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.4% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Big Rapids
| Share of income spent on rent | Big Rapids | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.5% (±5.9 points) | 14.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±4.8 points) | 8.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±8.3 points) | 15.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±5.4 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±4.8 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.2% (±7.4 points) | 41.7% | 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.
Big Rapids against Mecosta County, its state and the nation
| Big Rapids | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.5% (±8.8 points) | 52.1% (±6.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.2% (±7.4 points) | 41.7% (±5.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.4% (±3.9 points) | 31.0% (±2.4 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,709 (±$6,722) | $33,794 (±$4,377) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $929 (±$68) | $934 (±$42) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Big Rapids, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mecosta County (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mecosta County, Big Rapids ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 441 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 Big Rapids
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids | — | 54.5% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | 1.7 mi | 51.2% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Charter Township | 5.1 mi | 25.7% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 5.4 mi | 20.8% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mecosta Township | 6.8 mi | 50.8% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Mecosta County) | 7.2 mi | 45.5% (±97.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwich Township (Newaygo County) | 7.7 mi | 100.0% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanwood | 8.4 mi | 11.1% (±99.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±80.6 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 Mecosta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 77.9% (±37.7 points) |
| 2 | Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 75.6% (±52.8 points) |
| 3 | Morton Township | 74.1% (±24.1 points) |
| 4 | Millbrook Township | 69.0% (±60.0 points) |
| 5 | Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 58.2% (±47.6 points) |
| 6 | Hinton Township | 56.5% (±71.4 points) |
| 7 | Big Rapids | 54.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 8 | Big Rapids Charter Township | 51.2% (±19.8 points) |
| 9 | Mecosta Township | 50.8% (±20.3 points) |
| 10 | Grant Township (Mecosta County) | 45.5% (±97.3 points) |
| 11 | Fork Township | 37.2% (±20.6 points) |
| 12 | Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 29.0% (±22.0 points) |
| 13 | Green Charter Township | 25.7% (±35.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Mecosta 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 Big Rapids
Are renters in Big Rapids rent-burdened?
54.5% of renting households in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids spend on rent?
The median renting household in Big Rapids, MI spends 32.4% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids city, Michigan (place:08300, 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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