How many renters in Blendon Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.2% (±23.4 points) of renting households in Blendon Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.2% (±23.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.5% (±22.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.1% (±20.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Blendon Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Blendon Township | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±7.1 points) | 14.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±15.7 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±14.5 points) | 14.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±11.1 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±5.9 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.5% (±22.6 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Blendon Township against Ottawa County, its state and the nation
| Blendon Township | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.2% (±23.4 points) | 49.5% (±3.6 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.5% (±22.6 points) | 39.8% (±3.2 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.1% (±20.6 points) | 29.7% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,826 (±$13,768) | $51,256 (±$2,924) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,164 (±$222) | $1,211 (±$30) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Blendon Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ottawa County (49.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ottawa County, Blendon Township ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 362 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 Blendon Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blendon Township | — | 57.2% (±23.4 points) | — |
| Allendale Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 65.5% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zeeland Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 9.3% (±12.8 points) | Lower |
| Olive Township (Ottawa County) | 5.9 mi | 78.3% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudsonville | 5.9 mi | 42.5% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allendale | 6.0 mi | 63.9% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zeeland | 6.1 mi | 67.0% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown Charter Township | 6.3 mi | 52.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jenison | 7.2 mi | 74.0% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Zeeland Charter Township, MI (9.3%).
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 Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olive Township (Ottawa County) | 78.3% (±59.8 points) |
| 2 | Zeeland | 67.0% (±18.6 points) |
| 3 | Allendale Charter Township | 65.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 4 | Robinson Township | 64.1% (±58.8 points) |
| 5 | Ferrysburg | 62.3% (±35.5 points) |
| 6 | Blendon Township | 57.2% (±23.4 points) |
| 7 | Georgetown Charter Township | 52.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 8 | Holland | 49.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Grand Haven | 49.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 10 | Coopersville | 48.3% (±16.7 points) |
| 11 | Park Township (Ottawa County) | 47.9% (±22.8 points) |
| 12 | Holland Charter Township | 45.9% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Ottawa 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 Blendon Township
Are renters in Blendon Township rent-burdened?
57.2% of renting households in Blendon 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 Blendon Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Blendon Township, MI spends 41.1% (±20.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blendon township, Ottawa County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blendon township, Ottawa County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blendon township, Ottawa County, 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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