What percentage of people rent in Custer Township (Sanilac County), MI?
20.0% (±8.5 points) of the occupied homes in Custer Township (Sanilac County), MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 81 renting households against 324 that own their home.
In Custer Township (Sanilac County), the share of households that rent went from 13.6% in 2015–2019 to 20.0% in 2020–2024 (+6.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 20.0% (±8.5 points)
- Renting households
- 81 (±39)
- Median renter income
- $50,417 (±$26,053)
Who rents and who owns in Custer Township (Sanilac County)
| Custer Township (Sanilac County) | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 20.0% (±8.5 points) | 17.4% (±1.2 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 81 (±39) | 3,051 (±237) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 324 (±65) | 14,465 (±214) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.8) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $50,417 (±$26,053) | $36,277 (±$2,432) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $61,618 (±$15,292) | $64,718 (±$2,404) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Custer Township (Sanilac County), the renter share is not measurably different from Sanilac County (17.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (26.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Sanilac County, Custer Township (Sanilac County) ranks 6 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 379 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Custer Township (Sanilac County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 13.6% (±6.8 points) | 20.0% (±8.5 points) | +6.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $645 (±$349) | $675 (±$23) | +4.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,929 (±$9,174) | $60,515 (±$12,802) | +55.4% | No measurable change 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 Custer Township (Sanilac County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Township (Sanilac County) | — | 20.0% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Sandusky | 3.9 mi | 44.6% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Deckerville | 5.0 mi | 34.6% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| Wheatland Township (Sanilac County) | 5.7 mi | 17.8% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moore Township | 6.1 mi | 7.7% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Bridgehampton Township | 6.2 mi | 18.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown Township (Sanilac County) | 7.0 mi | 10.6% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carsonville | 7.5 mi | 28.9% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Sanilac County) | 8.3 mi | 24.2% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moore Township, MI (7.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sandusky, MI (44.6%), Deckerville, MI (34.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Sanilac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandusky | 44.6% (±8.1 points) |
| 2 | Marlette | 43.9% (±6.4 points) |
| 3 | Brown City | 31.2% (±8.9 points) |
| 4 | Croswell | 27.4% (±7.4 points) |
| 5 | Marion Township (Sanilac County) | 24.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 6 | Custer Township (Sanilac County) | 20.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 7 | Bridgehampton Township | 18.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 8 | Delaware Township | 18.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Wheatland Township (Sanilac County) | 17.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 10 | Elk Township (Sanilac County) | 16.6% (±5.7 points) |
| 11 | Argyle Township | 15.6% (±6.0 points) |
| 12 | Sanilac Township | 15.2% (±6.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 30 places in Sanilac 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 Custer Township (Sanilac County)
How many renters are there in Custer Township (Sanilac County)?
Custer Township (Sanilac County) has an estimated 81 (±39) renting households, 20.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Custer Township (Sanilac County)?
In Custer Township (Sanilac County), the share of households that rent went from 13.6% in 2015–2019 to 20.0% in 2020–2024 (+6.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Custer Township (Sanilac County)?
A renting household in Custer Township (Sanilac County) has 2.3 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Custer Township (Sanilac County)?
The median renting household in Custer Township (Sanilac County), MI has an income of $50,417 (±$26,053) a year, against $61,618 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Custer township, Sanilac County, 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 Custer township, Sanilac County, Michigan (county subdivision:19460, in state:26 county:151).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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