How many renters in Comstock Northwest, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.2% (±16.2 points) of renting households in Comstock Northwest, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.2% (±16.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.8% (±15.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Comstock Northwest
| Share of income spent on rent | Comstock Northwest | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±6.2 points) | 12.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±11.9 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.0% (±8.5 points) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±7.5 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±6.0 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.8% (±15.0 points) | 44.3% | 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.
Comstock Northwest against Kalamazoo County, its state and the nation
| Comstock Northwest | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.2% (±16.2 points) | 52.1% (±2.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.8% (±15.0 points) | 44.3% (±2.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±7.2 points) | 31.3% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,443 (±$24,937) | $42,263 (±$2,034) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,080 (±$79) | $1,093 (±$21) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Comstock Northwest, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kalamazoo County, Comstock Northwest ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 46 of 76.
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 Comstock Northwest
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Northwest | — | 45.2% (±16.2 points) | — |
| Eastwood | 1.9 mi | 55.9% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parchment | 2.5 mi | 43.6% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Kalamazoo County) | 4.3 mi | 51.7% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 4.6 mi | 50.0% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kalamazoo | 4.8 mi | 56.2% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kalamazoo Charter Township | 5.2 mi | 60.8% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cooper Charter Township | 5.3 mi | 27.2% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galesburg | 5.5 mi | 65.0% (±17.6 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 Kalamazoo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westwood | 65.2% (±14.1 points) |
| 2 | Eastwood | 55.9% (±22.3 points) |
| 3 | Comstock Northwest | 45.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 4 | South Gull Lake | 5.0% (±27.0 points) |
Comstock Northwest is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Comstock Charter Township, whose figures include it.
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 Comstock Northwest
Are renters in Comstock Northwest rent-burdened?
45.2% of renting households in Comstock Northwest 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 Comstock Northwest spend on rent?
The median renting household in Comstock Northwest, MI spends 28.2% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Comstock Northwest CDP, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Comstock Northwest CDP, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Comstock Northwest CDP, 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 Comstock Northwest CDP, Michigan (place:17690, 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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Figures last updated on .
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