What percentage of people rent in Galesburg, MI?
31.9% (±7.9 points) of the occupied homes in Galesburg, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 247 renting households against 527 that own their home.
In Galesburg, the share of households that rent went from 47.8% in 2015–2019 to 31.9% in 2020–2024 (−15.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 31.9% (±7.9 points)
- Renting households
- 247 (±74)
- Median renter income
- $37,702 (±$11,330)
Who rents and who owns in Galesburg
| Galesburg | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 31.9% (±7.9 points) | 35.5% (±1.0 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 247 (±74) | 38,004 (±1,158) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 527 (±101) | 69,106 (±1,098) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.7) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $37,702 (±$11,330) | $42,263 (±$2,034) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $68,237 (±$13,349) | $97,916 (±$3,658) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Galesburg, the renter share is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County (35.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Kalamazoo County, Galesburg ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 184 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Galesburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.8% (±6.3 points) | 31.9% (±7.9 points) | −15.9 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $640 (±$26) | $903 (±$125) | +41.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $36,136 (±$4,999) | $52,153 (±$10,452) | +44.3% | No measurable change 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.
Households that rent in places near Galesburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | — | 31.9% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Comstock Charter Township | 2.7 mi | 27.1% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston Township | 3.6 mi | 6.5% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Augusta | 4.6 mi | 32.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Comstock Northwest | 5.5 mi | 53.4% (±6.6 points) | Higher |
| Climax | 5.5 mi | 14.2% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Richland | 6.0 mi | 22.7% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pavilion Township | 6.4 mi | 8.0% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Richland Township (Kalamazoo County) | 6.5 mi | 10.5% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Charleston Township, MI (6.5%), Climax, MI (14.2%), Pavilion Township, MI (8.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Comstock Northwest, MI (53.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Kalamazoo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo | 57.7% (±2.0 points) |
| 2 | Oshtemo Charter Township | 50.1% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | Parchment | 42.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 4 | Kalamazoo Charter Township | 35.9% (±4.0 points) |
| 5 | Galesburg | 31.9% (±7.9 points) |
| 6 | Portage | 30.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 7 | Comstock Charter Township | 27.1% (±3.6 points) |
| 8 | Cooper Charter Township | 23.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 9 | Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 19.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 10 | Ross Township | 17.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 11 | Climax Township | 13.5% (±6.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Kalamazoo 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 Galesburg
How many renters are there in Galesburg?
Galesburg has an estimated 247 (±74) renting households, 31.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Galesburg?
In Galesburg, the share of households that rent went from 47.8% in 2015–2019 to 31.9% in 2020–2024 (−15.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Galesburg?
A renting household in Galesburg has 2.6 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Galesburg?
The median renting household in Galesburg, MI has an income of $37,702 (±$11,330) a year, against $68,237 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, 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 Galesburg city, Michigan (place:31260, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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