How many renters in Charlotte, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.3% (±10.3 points) of renting households in Charlotte, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.3% (±10.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.7% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Charlotte
| Share of income spent on rent | Charlotte | Eaton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.2% (±4.9 points) | 13.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.9% (±5.4 points) | 18.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 26.0% (±9.0 points) | 14.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.6% (±7.0 points) | 13.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±4.2 points) | 6.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±9.4 points) | 34.7% | 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.
Charlotte against Eaton County, its state and the nation
| Charlotte | Eaton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.3% (±10.3 points) | 41.0% (±3.8 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±9.4 points) | 34.7% (±3.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.7% (±3.0 points) | 26.7% (±1.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,120 (±$7,783) | $49,452 (±$3,449) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $887 (±$219) | $1,092 (±$26) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Charlotte, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Eaton County (41.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Eaton County, Charlotte ranks 10 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 837 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 Charlotte
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | — | 40.3% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Eaton Township | 3.5 mi | 41.0% (±49.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carmel Township | 4.0 mi | 18.5% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Eaton County) | 6.0 mi | 36.0% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Eaton County) | 6.1 mi | 38.1% (±71.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Potterville | 6.2 mi | 44.5% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Township (Eaton County) | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walton Township | 7.4 mi | 52.3% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eaton Rapids Township | 8.2 mi | 7.4% (±29.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eaton Rapids Township, MI (7.4%).
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 Eaton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kalamo Township | 51.4% (±57.6 points) |
| 5 | Bellevue Township | 48.0% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Olivet | 47.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 7 | Potterville | 44.5% (±18.6 points) |
| 8 | Grand Ledge | 44.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 9 | Eaton Township | 41.0% (±49.8 points) |
| 10 | Charlotte | 40.3% (±10.3 points) |
| 11 | Vermontville Township | 39.2% (±18.1 points) |
| 12 | Delta Charter Township | 38.8% (±5.3 points) |
| 13 | Chester Township (Eaton County) | 38.1% (±71.2 points) |
| 14 | Benton Township (Eaton County) | 36.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 15 | Roxand Township | 30.8% (±47.5 points) |
| 16 | Sunfield Township | 27.3% (±28.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Eaton 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 Charlotte
Are renters in Charlotte rent-burdened?
40.3% of renting households in Charlotte 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 Charlotte spend on rent?
The median renting household in Charlotte, MI spends 26.7% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlotte city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlotte city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlotte 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 Charlotte city, Michigan (place:14820, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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