How many renters in Boston Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.1% (±14.3 points) of renting households in Boston Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.1% (±14.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.3% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±8.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Boston Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Boston Township | Ionia County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.7% (±12.4 points) | 19.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±9.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.4% (±5.9 points) | 8.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.3% (±4.7 points) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.8% (±9.1 points) | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.3% (±11.0 points) | 35.1% | 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.
Boston Township against Ionia County, its state and the nation
| Boston Township | Ionia County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.1% (±14.3 points) | 49.1% (±6.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.3% (±11.0 points) | 35.1% (±4.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±8.0 points) | 29.6% (±2.3 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,625 (±$12,715) | $34,502 (±$4,197) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $698 (±$184) | $884 (±$64) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Boston Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ionia County (49.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ionia County, Boston Township ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 696 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 Boston Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Township | — | 46.1% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Clarksville | 3.7 mi | 48.9% (±36.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Campbell Township | 5.1 mi | 40.7% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell | 5.5 mi | 54.6% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell Charter Township | 6.1 mi | 63.2% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township (Ionia County) | 6.6 mi | 51.9% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keene Township | 6.7 mi | 31.3% (±79.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowne Township | 8.0 mi | 28.6% (±69.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Odessa Township | 8.2 mi | 36.8% (±19.0 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 Ionia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | North Plains Township | 70.0% (±40.0 points) |
| 4 | Belding | 54.6% (±15.1 points) |
| 5 | Ionia | 54.2% (±15.5 points) |
| 6 | Berlin Township (Ionia County) | 51.9% (±32.5 points) |
| 7 | Ionia Township | 50.9% (±29.2 points) |
| 8 | Sebewa Township | 46.9% (±62.3 points) |
| 9 | Boston Township | 46.1% (±14.3 points) |
| 10 | Portland Township | 45.9% (±25.1 points) |
| 11 | Portland | 41.9% (±23.3 points) |
| 12 | Campbell Township | 40.7% (±24.9 points) |
| 13 | Odessa Township | 36.8% (±19.0 points) |
| 14 | Keene Township | 31.3% (±79.8 points) |
| 15 | Lyons Township | 29.3% (±12.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Ionia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Boston Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Saranac.
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 Boston Township
Are renters in Boston Township rent-burdened?
46.1% of renting households in Boston 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 Boston Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Boston Township, MI spends 26.9% (±8.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boston township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boston township, Ionia County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boston township, Ionia 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 Boston township, Ionia County, Michigan (county subdivision:09680, in state:26 county:067).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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