How many renters in Ferndale, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.8% (±9.6 points) of renting households in Ferndale, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.8% (±9.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.4% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ferndale
| Share of income spent on rent | Ferndale | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±4.1 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.9% (±7.2 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.8% (±4.4 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±6.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±5.4 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.4% (±7.9 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.
Ferndale against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Ferndale | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.8% (±9.6 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.4% (±7.9 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±2.9 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,463 (±$10,918) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,311 (±$91) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Ferndale, 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, Ferndale ranks 37 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 939 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 Ferndale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | — | 36.8% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Pleasant Ridge | 1.1 mi | 0.0% (±74.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 1.7 mi | 59.5% (±19.2 points) | Higher |
| Hazel Park | 1.7 mi | 40.0% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Woods | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 2.6 mi | 49.6% (±8.3 points) | Higher |
| Royal Oak | 3.5 mi | 34.4% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Heights | 3.6 mi | 41.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 3.9 mi | 36.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Royal Oak Charter Township, MI (59.5%), Oak Park, MI (49.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 34 | Birmingham | 39.6% (±9.7 points) |
| 35 | Orion Charter Township | 39.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 36 | Novi | 38.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 37 | Ferndale | 36.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 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) |
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 Ferndale
Are renters in Ferndale rent-burdened?
36.8% of renting households in Ferndale 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 Ferndale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ferndale, MI spends 24.7% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale 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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