How many renters in Fremont, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.1% (±16.6 points) of renting households in Fremont, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 19.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.1% (±16.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.7% (±12.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 19.5% (±8.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fremont
| Share of income spent on rent | Fremont | Newaygo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.9% (±17.2 points) | 20.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 25.5% (±19.1 points) | 15.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.0% (±7.4 points) | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.5% (±5.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±10.8 points) | 10.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.7% (±12.6 points) | 33.8% | 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.
Fremont against Newaygo County, its state and the nation
| Fremont | Newaygo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.1% (±16.6 points) | 44.7% (±5.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.7% (±12.6 points) | 33.8% (±4.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 19.5% (±8.0 points) | 27.5% (±2.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,316 (±$12,295) | $39,289 (±$3,465) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $730 (±$75) | $904 (±$61) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Fremont, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Newaygo County (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Newaygo County, Fremont ranks 16 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 948 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 Fremont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | — | 36.1% (±16.6 points) | — |
| Sheridan Charter Township | 3.4 mi | 24.1% (±47.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton Township (Newaygo County) | 4.0 mi | 50.0% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield Township (Newaygo County) | 5.2 mi | 63.2% (±50.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Newaygo County) | 5.9 mi | 39.5% (±49.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holton Township | 7.1 mi | 42.5% (±44.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Oceana County) | 7.5 mi | 67.3% (±40.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newaygo | 8.4 mi | 60.2% (±17.1 points) | Higher |
| Hesperia | 8.6 mi | 44.0% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newaygo, MI (60.2%).
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 Newaygo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Barton Township | 50.0% (±76.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Dayton Township (Newaygo County) | 50.0% (±34.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Ensley Township | 50.0% (±49.0 points) |
| 13 | Big Prairie Township | 45.7% (±34.3 points) |
| 14 | Sherman Township (Newaygo County) | 39.5% (±49.4 points) |
| 15 | Everett Township | 38.2% (±42.6 points) |
| 16 | Fremont | 36.1% (±16.6 points) |
| 17 | Troy Township | 30.8% (±91.4 points) |
| 18 | Grant Township (Newaygo County) | 29.7% (±40.1 points) |
| 19 | Grant | 26.2% (±13.8 points) |
| 20 | Sheridan Charter Township | 24.1% (±47.5 points) |
| 21 | Ashland Township | 14.6% (±46.1 points) |
| 22 | Merrill Township | 14.3% (±103.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Newaygo 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 Fremont
Are renters in Fremont rent-burdened?
36.1% of renting households in Fremont 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 Fremont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fremont, MI spends 19.5% (±8.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fremont city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fremont city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fremont 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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