How many renters in Denton Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.0% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Denton Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 44.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.0% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 63.3% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 44.7% (±10.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Denton Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Denton Township | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.4% (±13.1 points) | 18.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.7% (±7.1 points) | 8.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.8% (±5.2 points) | 16.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±8.1 points) | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 6.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 63.3% (±16.4 points) | 42.3% | 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.
Denton Township against Roscommon County, its state and the nation
| Denton Township | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.0% (±16.6 points) | 48.4% (±8.9 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 63.3% (±16.4 points) | 42.3% (±8.5 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 44.7% (±10.1 points) | 29.0% (±5.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,153 (±$2,461) | $33,069 (±$5,359) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $794 (±$156) | $816 (±$38) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Denton Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Roscommon County (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Roscommon County, Denton Township ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 228 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 Denton Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Township | — | 65.0% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Houghton Lake | 4.0 mi | 45.6% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roscommon Township | 5.4 mi | 29.6% (±18.6 points) | Lower |
| Markey Township | 6.6 mi | 58.4% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Backus Township | 6.8 mi | 85.1% (±67.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Roscommon County) | 9.0 mi | 59.1% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Higgins Township | 11 mi | 38.8% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Clare County) | 11 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield Township (Roscommon County) | 12 mi | 34.2% (±25.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roscommon Township, MI (29.6%), Higgins Township, MI (38.8%), Richfield Township (Roscommon County), MI (34.2%).
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 Roscommon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Au Sable Township | 100.0% (±94.3 points) |
| 2 | Backus Township | 85.1% (±67.5 points) |
| 3 | Denton Township | 65.0% (±16.6 points) |
| 4 | Lake Township (Roscommon County) | 59.1% (±53.4 points) |
| 5 | Markey Township | 58.4% (±24.0 points) |
| 6 | Higgins Township | 38.8% (±14.4 points) |
| 7 | Lyon Township | 36.1% (±57.5 points) |
| 8 | Richfield Township (Roscommon County) | 34.2% (±25.1 points) |
| 9 | Roscommon Township | 29.6% (±18.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Roscommon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Denton Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Prudenville.
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 Denton Township
Are renters in Denton Township rent-burdened?
65.0% of renting households in Denton 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 Denton Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Denton Township, MI spends 44.7% (±10.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denton township, Roscommon County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denton township, Roscommon County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denton township, Roscommon 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 Denton township, Roscommon County, Michigan (county subdivision:21640, in state:26 county:143).
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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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