How many renters in Center Line, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.6% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Center Line, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.6% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 20.3% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Center Line
| Share of income spent on rent | Center Line | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.1% (±9.3 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.9% (±6.6 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±5.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.3% (±10.0 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 20.3% (±9.8 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Center Line against Macomb County, its state and the nation
| Center Line | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.6% (±14.0 points) | 50.9% (±2.0 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 20.3% (±9.8 points) | 40.5% (±1.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±5.2 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,325 (±$3,795) | $47,834 (±$1,685) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $788 (±$314) | $1,211 (±$13) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Center Line, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Macomb County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Macomb County, Center Line ranks 19 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 807 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 Center Line
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Line | — | 41.6% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Warren | 0.9 mi | 55.9% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hazel Park | 3.8 mi | 40.0% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastpointe | 4.3 mi | 55.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Heights | 4.3 mi | 41.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseville | 5.0 mi | 54.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 5.5 mi | 36.8% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fraser | 5.7 mi | 42.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harper Woods | 5.8 mi | 44.4% (±11.4 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 Macomb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Shelby Charter Township | 51.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | 49.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 15 | St. Clair Shores | 46.5% (±6.1 points) |
| 16 | Clinton Charter Township | 44.5% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | Harrison Charter Township | 42.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 18 | Fraser | 42.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 19 | Center Line | 41.6% (±14.0 points) |
| 20 | Bruce Township (Macomb County) | 41.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 21 | Macomb Township | 38.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 22 | Washington Charter Township | 34.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 23 | Ray Township | 4.2% (±15.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Macomb 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 Center Line
Are renters in Center Line rent-burdened?
41.6% of renting households in Center Line 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 Center Line spend on rent?
The median renting household in Center Line, MI spends 24.9% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Line city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Line city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center Line 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 Center Line city, Michigan (place:14320, 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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