How many renters in Farmington, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
24.3% (±7.7 points) of renting households in Farmington, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 19.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 24.3% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 17.7% (±6.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 19.5% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Farmington
| Share of income spent on rent | Farmington | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 31.5% (±8.0 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.7% (±6.9 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±4.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±5.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±4.2 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 17.7% (±6.5 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 against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Farmington | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 24.3% (±7.7 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 17.7% (±6.5 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 19.5% (±2.1 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,060 (±$12,606) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,340 (±$54) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Farmington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in 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 ranks 44 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1164 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | — | 24.3% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Farmington Hills | 1.7 mi | 43.0% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Livonia | 4.4 mi | 42.6% (±6.6 points) | Higher |
| Novi Township | 5.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 5.5 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Novi | 5.7 mi | 38.7% (±4.4 points) | Higher |
| Northville | 5.9 mi | 33.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southfield | 6.1 mi | 54.7% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Redford Charter Township | 6.3 mi | 56.2% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farmington Hills, MI (43.0%), Livonia, MI (42.6%), Novi, MI (38.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Berkley | 36.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 39 | Clawson | 36.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Royal Oak | 34.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Troy | 34.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 42 | Independence Charter Township | 31.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 43 | Bloomfield Charter Township | 29.8% (±9.8 points) |
| 44 | Farmington | 24.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 45 | Lathrup Village | 14.8% (±18.2 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Huntington Woods | 0.0% (±48.5 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Orchard Lake Village | 0.0% (±111.7 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Pleasant Ridge | 0.0% (±74.8 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Novi Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 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
Are renters in Farmington rent-burdened?
24.3% of renting households in Farmington 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Farmington, MI spends 19.5% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington 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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