What percentage of people rent in Coloma, MI?
26.1% (±9.5 points) of the occupied homes in Coloma, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 126 renting households against 356 that own their home.
In Coloma, the share of households that rent went from 31.7% in 2015–2019 to 26.1% in 2020–2024 (−5.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.1% (±9.5 points)
- Renting households
- 126 (±55)
- Median renter income
- $55,588 (±$16,833)
Who rents and who owns in Coloma
| Coloma | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.1% (±9.5 points) | 27.2% (±1.3 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 126 (±55) | 17,388 (±867) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 356 (±69) | 46,611 (±875) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.5) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $55,588 (±$16,833) | $35,627 (±$2,181) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $82,500 (±$15,072) | $79,711 (±$1,813) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Coloma, the renter share is not measurably different from Berrien County (27.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Berrien County, Coloma ranks 10 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 273 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Coloma has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.7% (±7.1 points) | 26.1% (±9.5 points) | −5.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $781 (±$49) | $1,016 (±$127) | +30.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $44,100 (±$5,215) | $68,889 (±$11,631) | +56.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Coloma
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma | — | 26.1% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Coloma Charter Township | 1.5 mi | 23.6% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paw Paw Lake | 2.4 mi | 25.2% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet | 2.6 mi | 33.0% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hagar Township | 3.2 mi | 23.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet Township | 3.2 mi | 26.7% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bainbridge Township | 5.8 mi | 7.6% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Hartford Township | 6.7 mi | 16.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Charter Township | 6.7 mi | 43.5% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bainbridge Township, MI (7.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Benton Charter Township, MI (43.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Buchanan | 42.5% (±10.2 points) |
| 5 | St. Joseph | 42.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 | Niles | 36.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 7 | Watervliet | 33.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 8 | Bridgman | 29.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 9 | Watervliet Township | 26.7% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 | Coloma | 26.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 11 | Coloma Charter Township | 23.6% (±7.9 points) |
| 12 | Hagar Township | 23.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | New Buffalo | 22.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Weesaw Township | 22.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 15 | New Buffalo Township | 22.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 16 | Three Oaks Township | 20.2% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Berrien County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Coloma
How many renters are there in Coloma?
Coloma has an estimated 126 (±55) renting households, 26.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Coloma?
In Coloma, the share of households that rent went from 31.7% in 2015–2019 to 26.1% in 2020–2024 (−5.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Coloma?
A renting household in Coloma has 2.0 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Coloma?
The median renting household in Coloma, MI has an income of $55,588 (±$16,833) a year, against $82,500 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coloma city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coloma city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Coloma city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Coloma city, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Coloma city, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Coloma city, Michigan (place:17320, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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