How many renters in Farmington Hills, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.0% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Farmington Hills, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.0% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.4% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Farmington Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Farmington Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.2% (±3.0 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±2.9 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±2.6 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±2.7 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±2.0 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.4% (±4.3 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Farmington Hills against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Farmington Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.0% (±4.7 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.4% (±4.3 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±1.9 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,386 (±$7,797) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,551 (±$50) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Farmington Hills, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Oakland County (44.7%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Oakland County, Farmington Hills ranks 27 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 773 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 Farmington Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | — | 43.0% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Farmington | 1.7 mi | 24.3% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Franklin | 4.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bingham Farms | 5.5 mi | 100.0% (±111.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Bloomfield Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 56.3% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Novi | 5.7 mi | 38.7% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Novi Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southfield | 6.0 mi | 54.7% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Livonia | 6.1 mi | 42.6% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farmington, MI (24.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Bloomfield Charter Township, MI (56.3%), Southfield, MI (54.7%).
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 Oakland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Lyon Charter Township | 49.6% (±16.1 points) |
| 22 | Sylvan Lake | 49.4% (±23.8 points) |
| 23 | Southfield Township | 48.0% (±33.8 points) |
| 24 | Rochester | 46.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 25 | Holly Township | 46.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 26 | Wixom | 43.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 27 | Farmington Hills | 43.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 28 | Madison Heights | 41.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 29 | Rochester Hills | 41.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 30 | Auburn Hills | 40.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 | South Lyon | 40.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 32 | Commerce Charter Township | 40.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 33 | Hazel Park | 40.0% (±10.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Oakland 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 Farmington Hills
Are renters in Farmington Hills rent-burdened?
43.0% of renting households in Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Farmington Hills, MI spends 26.6% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington Hills city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington Hills city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington Hills city, 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 Farmington Hills city, Michigan (place:27440, in state:26).
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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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