How many renters in Cedar Springs, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.7% (±22.9 points) of renting households in Cedar Springs, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.7% (±22.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.5% (±21.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±21.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cedar Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Cedar Springs | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±13.0 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.2% (±7.3 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.3% (±10.1 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±9.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±7.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.5% (±21.5 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.
Cedar Springs against Kent County, its state and the nation
| Cedar Springs | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.7% (±22.9 points) | 49.0% (±1.9 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.5% (±21.5 points) | 39.9% (±1.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±21.8 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $50,123 (±$1,340) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,086 (±$79) | $1,243 (±$18) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Cedar Springs, 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, Cedar Springs ranks 8 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 410 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 Cedar Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs | — | 55.7% (±22.9 points) | — |
| Solon Township (Kent County) | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±88.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson Township | 4.2 mi | 66.4% (±48.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Lake | 5.0 mi | 61.2% (±46.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Courtland Township | 5.0 mi | 33.8% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Algoma Township | 5.0 mi | 64.1% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockford | 5.8 mi | 66.4% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pierson | 7.4 mi | 58.3% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ensley Township | 8.5 mi | 50.0% (±49.0 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 Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Nelson Township | 66.4% (±48.7 points) |
| 3 | Algoma Township | 64.1% (±29.3 points) |
| 4 | Lowell Charter Township | 63.2% (±32.6 points) |
| 5 | Tyrone Township (Kent County) | 62.9% (±36.4 points) |
| 6 | Grand Rapids Charter Township | 61.6% (±17.9 points) |
| 7 | Oakfield Township | 59.0% (±42.1 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Springs | 55.7% (±22.9 points) |
| 9 | Lowell | 54.6% (±21.2 points) |
| 10 | Wyoming | 53.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kent 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 Cedar Springs
Are renters in Cedar Springs rent-burdened?
55.7% of renting households in Cedar Springs 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 Cedar Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cedar Springs, MI spends 33.5% (±21.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Springs city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Springs city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Springs city, 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 Cedar Springs city, Michigan (place:14200, in state:26).
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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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