How many renters in Burton, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.6% (±10.5 points) of renting households in Burton, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.6% (±10.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.7% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±10.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Burton
| Share of income spent on rent | Burton | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.1% (±6.0 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±4.2 points) | 10.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.0% (±10.0 points) | 10.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.9% (±3.0 points) | 8.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.7% (±10.1 points) | 44.3% | 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.
Burton against Genesee County, its state and the nation
| Burton | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.6% (±10.5 points) | 52.6% (±2.6 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.7% (±10.1 points) | 44.3% (±2.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±10.0 points) | 31.6% (±1.3 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,015 (±$2,218) | $37,148 (±$1,164) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,009 (±$110) | $989 (±$19) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Burton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Genesee County (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Genesee County, Burton ranks 13 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 562 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 Burton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | — | 50.6% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Flint | 4.1 mi | 58.8% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Blanc | 4.7 mi | 43.5% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Davison Township | 5.2 mi | 52.8% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Davison | 5.5 mi | 62.1% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Blanc Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 39.3% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Genesee Charter Township | 6.6 mi | 63.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flint Charter Township | 7.5 mi | 48.5% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlas Township | 7.6 mi | 32.0% (±29.2 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 Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Flint | 58.8% (±4.0 points) |
| 8 | Mount Morris Township | 57.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 | Clayton Charter Township | 56.5% (±21.5 points) |
| 10 | Vienna Charter Township | 55.1% (±14.0 points) |
| 11 | Davison Township | 52.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 12 | Fenton Charter Township | 52.6% (±22.1 points) |
| 13 | Burton | 50.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 14 | Swartz Creek | 49.9% (±18.4 points) |
| 15 | Fenton | 49.6% (±11.1 points) |
| 16 | Flint Charter Township | 48.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 17 | Mundy Township | 46.7% (±19.9 points) |
| 18 | Flushing | 46.5% (±19.7 points) |
| 19 | Clio | 43.6% (±15.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Genesee 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 Burton
Are renters in Burton rent-burdened?
50.6% of renting households in Burton 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 Burton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Burton, MI spends 30.8% (±10.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton city, 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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