How many renters in Forsyth Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.2% (±21.8 points) of renting households in Forsyth Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.2% (±21.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.6% (±16.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±13.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Forsyth Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Forsyth Township | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.8% (±10.5 points) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 24.0% (±11.5 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.7% (±3.7 points) | 10.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.4% (±2.6 points) | 13.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.6% (±14.2 points) | 10.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.6% (±16.5 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Forsyth Township against Marquette County, its state and the nation
| Forsyth Township | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.2% (±21.8 points) | 53.6% (±4.5 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.6% (±16.5 points) | 42.7% (±3.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±13.5 points) | 31.7% (±1.7 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,342 (±$17,915) | $34,068 (±$2,258) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $780 (±$71) | $949 (±$39) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Forsyth Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marquette County (53.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marquette County, Forsyth Township ranks 10 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 547 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 Forsyth Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Township | — | 51.2% (±21.8 points) | — |
| Turin Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Branch Township (Marquette County) | 12 mi | 34.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 12 mi | 55.7% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sands Township | 12 mi | 63.9% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ewing Township | 13 mi | 87.5% (±105.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tilden Township | 13 mi | 45.5% (±65.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Branch Township (Dickinson County) | 14 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skandia Township | 14 mi | 22.2% (±103.6 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 Marquette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Marquette Charter Township | 59.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 5 | Chocolay Charter Township | 56.1% (±23.5 points) |
| 6 | Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 55.7% (±44.2 points) |
| 7 | Marquette | 55.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Negaunee | 54.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Ishpeming | 52.7% (±14.7 points) |
| 10 | Forsyth Township | 51.2% (±21.8 points) |
| 11 | Tilden Township | 45.5% (±65.1 points) |
| 12 | Republic Township | 42.2% (±52.8 points) |
| 13 | West Branch Township (Marquette County) | 34.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 14 | Negaunee Township | 31.0% (±32.1 points) |
| 15 | Skandia Township | 22.2% (±103.6 points) |
| 16 | Ishpeming Township | 8.8% (±29.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Marquette County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Forsyth Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Gwinn, K. I. Sawyer.
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 Forsyth Township
Are renters in Forsyth Township rent-burdened?
51.2% of renting households in Forsyth Township 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 Forsyth Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Forsyth Township, MI spends 30.3% (±13.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsyth township, Marquette County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsyth township, Marquette County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsyth township, Marquette County, 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 Forsyth township, Marquette County, Michigan (county subdivision:29720, in state:26 county:103).
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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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