How many renters in Brighton Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.3% (±27.4 points) of renting households in Brighton Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.3% (±27.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±25.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±17.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brighton Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Brighton Township | Livingston County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.2% (±6.3 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±15.9 points) | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.8% (±17.7 points) | 14.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.5% (±6.1 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±10.2 points) | 10.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±25.4 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Brighton Township against Livingston County, its state and the nation
| Brighton Township | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.3% (±27.4 points) | 49.0% (±4.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±25.4 points) | 38.4% (±3.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±17.8 points) | 29.6% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,975 (±$28,439) | $52,650 (±$5,187) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,621 (±$446) | $1,287 (±$60) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Brighton Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Livingston County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Livingston County, Brighton Township ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 359 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 Brighton Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Township | — | 57.3% (±27.4 points) | — |
| Brighton | 3.5 mi | 53.7% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 56.9% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Oak Township | 6.1 mi | 51.9% (±30.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland Township | 6.3 mi | 43.0% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 6.7 mi | 47.5% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Genoa Township | 6.7 mi | 50.5% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Lyon | 7.7 mi | 40.3% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyon Charter Township | 8.2 mi | 49.6% (±16.1 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 Livingston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unadilla Township | 66.5% (±27.2 points) |
| 2 | Putnam Township | 64.1% (±21.9 points) |
| 3 | Tyrone Township (Livingston County) | 64.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 4 | Howell Township | 62.1% (±25.3 points) |
| 5 | Brighton Township | 57.3% (±27.4 points) |
| 6 | Handy Township | 55.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 7 | Brighton | 53.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 8 | Green Oak Township | 51.9% (±30.2 points) |
| 9 | Genoa Township | 50.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 10 | Howell | 46.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 11 | Oceola Township | 45.1% (±15.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Livingston 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 Brighton Township
Are renters in Brighton Township rent-burdened?
57.3% of renting households in Brighton 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 Brighton Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brighton Township, MI spends 33.3% (±17.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton township, Livingston County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton township, Livingston County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brighton township, Livingston 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 Brighton township, Livingston County, Michigan (county subdivision:10640, in state:26 county:093).
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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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