How many renters in Eastpointe, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.9% (±9.2 points) of renting households in Eastpointe, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.9% (±9.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.2% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Eastpointe
| Share of income spent on rent | Eastpointe | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±5.9 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±4.1 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±4.3 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±4.3 points) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.7% (±5.1 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.2% (±7.7 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Eastpointe against Macomb County, its state and the nation
| Eastpointe | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.9% (±9.2 points) | 50.9% (±2.0 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.2% (±7.7 points) | 40.5% (±1.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±3.0 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,348 (±$6,156) | $47,834 (±$1,685) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,325 (±$58) | $1,211 (±$13) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Eastpointe, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Macomb County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Macomb County, Eastpointe ranks 7 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 401 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 Eastpointe
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe | — | 55.9% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Harper Woods | 2.1 mi | 44.4% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseville | 2.9 mi | 54.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 3.0 mi | 28.2% (±16.4 points) | Lower |
| St. Clair Shores | 3.4 mi | 46.5% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Line | 4.3 mi | 41.6% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 4.4 mi | 55.9% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fraser | 4.9 mi | 42.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (28.2%).
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 Macomb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond Township (Macomb County) | 100.0% (±62.9 points) |
| 2 | Armada Township | 75.7% (±22.2 points) |
| 3 | Richmond | 69.3% (±31.3 points) |
| 4 | New Baltimore | 62.2% (±24.7 points) |
| 5 | Chesterfield Township | 59.2% (±10.2 points) |
| 6 | Sterling Heights | 56.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eastpointe | 55.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Warren | 55.9% (±5.1 points) |
| 9 | Utica | 55.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Roseville | 54.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Memphis | 53.7% (±24.8 points) |
| 12 | Lenox Township | 51.9% (±22.1 points) |
| 13 | Shelby Charter Township | 51.5% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Macomb 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 Eastpointe
Are renters in Eastpointe rent-burdened?
55.9% of renting households in Eastpointe 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 Eastpointe spend on rent?
The median renting household in Eastpointe, MI spends 32.3% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastpointe city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastpointe city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastpointe city, Michigan
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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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