How many renters in Byron Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.9% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Byron Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.9% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.0% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Byron Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Byron Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±4.6 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.6% (±11.4 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.4% (±8.8 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±9.0 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.9% (±4.4 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.0% (±13.3 points) | 39.9% | 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.
Byron Township against Kent County, its state and the nation
| Byron Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.9% (±14.0 points) | 49.0% (±1.9 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.0% (±13.3 points) | 39.9% (±1.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±5.7 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,078 (±$6,019) | $50,123 (±$1,340) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,343 (±$105) | $1,243 (±$18) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Byron Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kent County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kent County, Byron Township ranks 17 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 671 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 Byron Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Township | — | 46.9% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Wyoming | 5.5 mi | 53.0% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown Charter Township | 5.7 mi | 27.1% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dorr | 5.9 mi | 100.0% (±127.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dorr Township | 6.0 mi | 67.7% (±68.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gaines Charter Township | 6.1 mi | 47.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandville | 6.3 mi | 51.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudsonville | 7.9 mi | 42.5% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jenison | 8.1 mi | 74.0% (±14.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jenison, MI (74.0%).
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 Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Alpine Township | 52.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 12 | Cascade Charter Township | 52.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 13 | Grandville | 51.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 14 | Grand Rapids | 49.1% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | Plainfield Charter Township | 47.3% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Gaines Charter Township | 47.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 17 | Byron Township | 46.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 18 | Kentwood | 45.6% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 | Sparta Township | 44.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 20 | Spencer Township | 44.1% (±43.5 points) |
| 21 | Walker | 43.4% (±9.3 points) |
| 22 | Ada Township | 38.6% (±31.0 points) |
| 23 | Courtland Township | 33.8% (±43.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kent County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Byron Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Byron Center, Cutlerville.
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 Byron Township
Are renters in Byron Township rent-burdened?
46.9% of renting households in Byron 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 Byron Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Byron Township, MI spends 29.0% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron township, Kent 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 Byron township, Kent County, Michigan (county subdivision:12240, in state:26 county:081).
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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