How many renters in Covert Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
76.8% (±29.9 points) of renting households in Covert Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 76.8% (±29.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.9% (±23.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.7% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Covert Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Covert Township | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.5% (±6.0 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.4% (±3.5 points) | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.4% (±13.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.9% (±8.0 points) | 15.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.9% (±18.3 points) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.9% (±23.6 points) | 38.9% | 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.
Covert Township against Van Buren County, its state and the nation
| Covert Township | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 76.8% (±29.9 points) | 48.2% (±5.5 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.9% (±23.6 points) | 38.9% (±4.9 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.7% (±3.2 points) | 29.4% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,563 (±$16,933) | $34,523 (±$2,995) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $888 (±$378) | $870 (±$37) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Covert Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Van Buren County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Van Buren County, Covert Township ranks 4 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 120 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 Covert Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covert Township | — | 76.8% (±29.9 points) | — |
| Paw Paw Lake | 5.0 mi | 59.3% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coloma Charter Township | 5.4 mi | 63.4% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 85.0% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Township | 5.6 mi | 66.7% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet Township | 5.9 mi | 65.1% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet | 6.7 mi | 39.3% (±20.0 points) | Lower |
| Coloma | 6.9 mi | 9.1% (±23.9 points) | Lower |
| Hartford | 7.9 mi | 39.4% (±20.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Watervliet, MI (39.3%), Coloma, MI (9.1%), Hartford, MI (39.4%).
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 Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | 100.0% (±44.8 points) |
| 2 | Arlington Township | 90.0% (±50.4 points) |
| 3 | South Haven Charter Township | 85.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 4 | Covert Township | 76.8% (±29.9 points) |
| 5 | Columbia Township (Van Buren County) | 75.0% (±32.7 points) |
| 6 | Bangor Township | 66.7% (±38.8 points) |
| 7 | Bangor | 61.5% (±14.9 points) |
| 8 | Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | 58.6% (±26.5 points) |
| 9 | Antwerp Township | 48.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 10 | Pine Grove Township | 48.0% (±38.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Van Buren 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 Covert Township
Are renters in Covert Township rent-burdened?
76.8% of renting households in Covert 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 Covert Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Covert Township, MI spends 35.7% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covert township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covert township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covert township, Van Buren 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 Covert township, Van Buren County, Michigan (county subdivision:18560, in state:26 county:159).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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