How many renters in Escanaba, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.5% (±8.3 points) of renting households in Escanaba, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.5% (±8.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.4% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Escanaba
| Share of income spent on rent | Escanaba | Delta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±6.9 points) | 13.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±4.7 points) | 10.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.8% (±9.4 points) | 20.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.0% (±7.5 points) | 14.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±3.0 points) | 4.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.4% (±7.7 points) | 35.9% | 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.
Escanaba against Delta County, its state and the nation
| Escanaba | Delta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.5% (±8.3 points) | 40.8% (±7.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.4% (±7.7 points) | 35.9% (±7.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±2.0 points) | 26.9% (±2.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,435 (±$6,320) | $27,433 (±$4,448) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $657 (±$118) | $692 (±$91) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Escanaba, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Delta County (40.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Delta County, Escanaba ranks 9 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 994 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 Escanaba
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba | — | 33.5% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Wells Township (Delta County) | 5.0 mi | 55.2% (±62.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone | 7.7 mi | 69.3% (±18.2 points) | Higher |
| Escanaba Township | 8.3 mi | 100.0% (±76.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay de Noc Township | 8.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ford River Township | 9.0 mi | 38.5% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bark River Township | 10 mi | 52.1% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brampton Township | 12 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harris Township | 15 mi | 16.8% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harris Township, MI (16.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gladstone, MI (69.3%).
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 Delta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Maple Ridge Township (Delta County) | 100.0% (±134.4 points) |
| 4 | Gladstone | 69.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 5 | Wells Township (Delta County) | 55.2% (±62.7 points) |
| 6 | Bark River Township | 52.1% (±44.8 points) |
| 7 | Brampton Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 8 | Ford River Township | 38.5% (±37.5 points) |
| 9 | Escanaba | 33.5% (±8.3 points) |
| 10 | Garden Township | 20.0% (±26.6 points) |
| 11 | Masonville Township | 16.7% (±62.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Baldwin Township (Delta County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Nahma Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Delta 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 Escanaba
Are renters in Escanaba rent-burdened?
33.5% of renting households in Escanaba 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 Escanaba spend on rent?
The median renting household in Escanaba, MI spends 25.1% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Escanaba city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Escanaba city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Escanaba 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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