How many renters in Birmingham, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.6% (±9.7 points) of renting households in Birmingham, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.6% (±9.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.3% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Birmingham
| Share of income spent on rent | Birmingham | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.0% (±7.4 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.7% (±5.4 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±7.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.3% (±7.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±5.4 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.3% (±8.0 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.
Birmingham against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Birmingham | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.6% (±9.7 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.3% (±8.0 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±3.0 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,222 (±$7,803) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,902 (±$156) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Birmingham, 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, Birmingham ranks 34 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 862 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 Birmingham
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | — | 39.6% (±9.7 points) | — |
| Beverly Hills | 2.0 mi | 44.1% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Hills | 2.9 mi | 56.1% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southfield Township | 3.0 mi | 48.0% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clawson | 3.4 mi | 36.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 3.6 mi | 36.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bingham Farms | 3.6 mi | 100.0% (±111.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lathrup Village | 3.7 mi | 14.8% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Bloomfield Charter Township | 3.7 mi | 29.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lathrup Village, MI (14.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Madison Heights | 41.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 29 | Rochester Hills | 41.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 30 | Auburn Hills | 40.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 | South Lyon | 40.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 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) |
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 Birmingham
Are renters in Birmingham rent-burdened?
39.6% of renting households in Birmingham 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 Birmingham spend on rent?
The median renting household in Birmingham, MI spends 26.6% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham 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 Birmingham city, Michigan (place:08640, 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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