What percentage of people rent in Decatur, MI?
23.4% (±8.3 points) of the occupied homes in Decatur, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 173 renting households against 566 that own their home.
In Decatur, the share of households that rent went from 35.2% in 2015–2019 to 23.4% in 2020–2024 (−11.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 23.4% (±8.3 points)
- Renting households
- 173 (±60)
- Median renter income
- $50,750 (±$44,067)
Who rents and who owns in Decatur
| Decatur | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 23.4% (±8.3 points) | 19.4% (±1.2 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 173 (±60) | 5,951 (±391) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 566 (±133) | 24,671 (±509) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.6) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $50,750 (±$44,067) | $34,523 (±$2,995) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $63,594 (±$14,453) | $79,371 (±$2,628) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Decatur, the renter share is not measurably different from Van Buren County (19.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (26.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Van Buren County, Decatur ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 120 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Decatur has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.2% (±6.6 points) | 23.4% (±8.3 points) | −11.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $763 (±$115) | $785 (±$79) | +2.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,607 (±$11,675) | $61,806 (±$11,977) | +48.5% | 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 Decatur
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | — | 23.4% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | 2.8 mi | 4.4% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Volinia Township | 6.0 mi | 9.4% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Paw Paw Township | 6.6 mi | 32.3% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township | 6.7 mi | 12.9% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township | 7.4 mi | 21.5% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawton | 7.8 mi | 35.2% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Van Buren County) | 8.2 mi | 12.7% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Paw Paw | 8.5 mi | 51.2% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamilton Township (Van Buren County), MI (4.4%), Volinia Township, MI (9.4%), Porter Township (Van Buren County), MI (12.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Paw Paw, MI (51.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paw Paw | 51.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 2 | Lawrence | 48.8% (±12.4 points) |
| 3 | Lawton | 35.2% (±8.8 points) |
| 4 | Bloomingdale | 30.9% (±11.7 points) |
| 5 | Mattawan | 25.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 6 | Decatur | 23.4% (±8.3 points) |
| 7 | Breedsville | 8.8% (±15.8 points) |
Decatur lies inside Decatur Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Decatur
How many renters are there in Decatur?
Decatur has an estimated 173 (±60) renting households, 23.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Decatur?
In Decatur, the share of households that rent went from 35.2% in 2015–2019 to 23.4% in 2020–2024 (−11.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Decatur?
A renting household in Decatur has 2.5 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Decatur?
The median renting household in Decatur, MI has an income of $50,750 (±$44,067) a year, against $63,594 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur village, 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 Decatur village, Michigan (place:21040, 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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