What is the median household income in Flowerfield Township, MI?
The median household income in Flowerfield Township, MI is $81,625 (±$12,007) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $810 a month would take about $32,400 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Flowerfield Township, the median household income went from $64,688 in 2015–2019 to $81,625 in 2020–2024 (+26.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $81,625 (±$12,007)
- Median renter income
- $44,318 (±$22,685)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $32,400
Income in Flowerfield Township against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| Flowerfield Township | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,625 (±$12,007) | $66,425 (±$2,763) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $44,318 (±$22,685) | $40,990 (±$3,285) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $85,170 (±$9,885) | $76,437 (±$2,675) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $810 (±$94) | $849 (±$28) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Flowerfield Township, median household income is higher than in St. Joseph County ($66,425).
It is not measurably different from Michigan ($72,875).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In St. Joseph County, Flowerfield Township ranks 3 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 421 of 1,517.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Flowerfield Township
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $810 a month ($9,720 a year) needs an income of about $32,400 a year.
The median renting household in Flowerfield Township earns $44,318 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,688 (±$7,966) | $81,625 (±$12,007) | +26.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $733 (±$121) | $810 (±$94) | +10.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $152,300 (±$9,603) | $242,200 (±$27,358) | +59.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Flowerfield Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerfield Township | — | $81,625 (±$12,007) | — |
| Fabius Township | 5.7 mi | $95,875 (±$17,058) | Not measurably different |
| Park Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.8 mi | $78,750 (±$14,743) | Not measurably different |
| Marcellus | 6.2 mi | $52,917 (±$20,383) | Lower |
| Three Rivers | 6.2 mi | $49,503 (±$6,018) | Lower |
| Marcellus Township | 6.4 mi | $72,857 (±$14,189) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Ronde Township | 6.6 mi | $126,000 (±$18,721) | Higher |
| Schoolcraft | 7.3 mi | $75,000 (±$19,934) | Not measurably different |
| Newberg Township | 7.8 mi | $72,167 (±$11,096) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marcellus, MI ($52,917), Three Rivers, MI ($49,503).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prairie Ronde Township, MI ($126,000).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabius Township | $95,875 (±$17,058) |
| 2 | Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) | $83,250 (±$17,191) |
| 3 | Flowerfield Township | $81,625 (±$12,007) |
| 4 | Fawn River Township | $79,167 (±$25,854) |
| 5 | Park Township (St. Joseph County) | $78,750 (±$14,743) |
| 6 | Mendon Township | $75,962 (±$10,875) |
| 7 | Lockport Township | $73,929 (±$17,965) |
| 8 | Constantine Township | $73,926 (±$4,178) |
| 9 | White Pigeon Township | $71,071 (±$18,889) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in St. Joseph County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Flowerfield Township
What is the median household income in Flowerfield Township?
The median household income in Flowerfield Township is $81,625 (±$12,007) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Flowerfield Township?
About $32,400 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $810 a month.
Have incomes in Flowerfield Township kept up with inflation?
In Flowerfield Township, the median household income went from $64,688 in 2015–2019 to $81,625 in 2020–2024 (+26.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Flowerfield Township?
The median renting household in Flowerfield Township, MI earns $44,318 (±$22,685) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowerfield township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowerfield township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowerfield township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowerfield township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowerfield township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Flowerfield township, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Flowerfield township, St. Joseph County, Michigan (county subdivision:29140, in state:26 county:149).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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