How many renters in Flat Rock, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.5% (±17.4 points) of renting households in Flat Rock, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.5% (±17.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.0% (±13.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.7% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Flat Rock
| Share of income spent on rent | Flat Rock | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.0% (±10.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±9.0 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.0% (±14.9 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.8% (±6.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.5% (±10.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.0% (±13.6 points) | 45.3% | 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.
Flat Rock against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Flat Rock | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.5% (±17.4 points) | 54.4% (±1.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.0% (±13.6 points) | 45.3% (±1.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.7% (±5.3 points) | 32.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,653 (±$10,939) | $37,565 (±$847) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $919 (±$125) | $1,132 (±$8) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Flat Rock, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wayne County (54.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Flat Rock ranks 31 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 900 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 Flat Rock
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock | — | 38.5% (±17.4 points) | — |
| Brownstown Charter Township | 2.2 mi | 51.7% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockwood | 2.4 mi | 38.4% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Rockwood | 2.6 mi | 41.2% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodhaven | 3.1 mi | 38.6% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gibraltar | 3.6 mi | 42.9% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Charter Township | 4.8 mi | 47.6% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 4.9 mi | 37.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huron Charter Township | 5.5 mi | 24.9% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Garden City | 42.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 26 | Grosse Pointe Park | 41.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 27 | Southgate | 41.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 28 | Riverview | 40.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 29 | Canton Charter Township | 38.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 30 | Woodhaven | 38.6% (±16.2 points) |
| 31 | Flat Rock | 38.5% (±17.4 points) |
| 32 | Rockwood | 38.4% (±22.8 points) |
| 33 | Trenton | 37.6% (±9.8 points) |
| 34 | Northville | 33.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 35 | Plymouth | 31.7% (±9.7 points) |
| 36 | Allen Park | 31.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 37 | Northville Township | 30.7% (±8.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Wayne 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 Flat Rock
Are renters in Flat Rock rent-burdened?
38.5% of renting households in Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock spend on rent?
The median renting household in Flat Rock, MI spends 23.7% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flat Rock city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flat Rock city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock city, Michigan (place:28360, 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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