How many renters in Cooper Charter Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
27.2% (±13.2 points) of renting households in Cooper Charter Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 27.2% (±13.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 16.7% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.6% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cooper Charter Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Cooper Charter Township | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.1% (±8.5 points) | 12.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.3% (±13.9 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.6% (±14.6 points) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.8% (±13.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±9.0 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 16.7% (±9.6 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.
Cooper Charter Township against Kalamazoo County, its state and the nation
| Cooper Charter Township | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 27.2% (±13.2 points) | 52.1% (±2.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 16.7% (±9.6 points) | 44.3% (±2.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.6% (±3.2 points) | 31.3% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,442 (±$7,536) | $42,263 (±$2,034) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,281 (±$84) | $1,093 (±$21) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Cooper Charter Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Kalamazoo County (52.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Kalamazoo County, Cooper Charter Township ranks 14 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1127 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 Cooper Charter Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Charter Township | — | 27.2% (±13.2 points) | — |
| Parchment | 3.7 mi | 43.6% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kalamazoo Charter Township | 4.8 mi | 60.8% (±10.9 points) | Higher |
| Gun Plain Township | 5.3 mi | 46.2% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainwell | 5.3 mi | 45.3% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Comstock Northwest | 5.3 mi | 45.2% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo Township | 5.5 mi | 55.9% (±44.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood | 5.7 mi | 65.2% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| Richland Township (Kalamazoo County) | 5.7 mi | 51.7% (±19.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kalamazoo Charter Township, MI (60.8%), Westwood, MI (65.2%), Richland Township (Kalamazoo County), MI (51.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Brady Township (Kalamazoo County) | 50.0% (±45.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Charleston Township | 50.0% (±33.4 points) |
| 10 | Comstock Charter Township | 46.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 11 | Parchment | 43.6% (±25.8 points) |
| 12 | Portage | 42.9% (±6.2 points) |
| 13 | Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 34.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 14 | Cooper Charter Township | 27.2% (±13.2 points) |
| 15 | Texas Charter Township | 21.6% (±18.2 points) |
| 16 | Ross Township | 14.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 17 | Pavilion Township | 12.3% (±17.1 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Prairie Ronde Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Wakeshma Township | 0.0% (±134.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Kalamazoo 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 Cooper Charter Township
Are renters in Cooper Charter Township rent-burdened?
27.2% of renting households in Cooper Charter Township 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 Cooper Charter Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cooper Charter Township, MI spends 24.6% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cooper charter township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cooper charter township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cooper charter township, Kalamazoo County, 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 Cooper charter township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (county subdivision:17980, in state:26 county:077).
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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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