How many renters in Grand Haven, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.2% (±13.5 points) of renting households in Grand Haven, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.2% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Grand Haven
| Share of income spent on rent | Grand Haven | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.0% (±4.6 points) | 14.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±6.4 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±6.5 points) | 14.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.6% (±8.8 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±12.8 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Grand Haven against Ottawa County, its state and the nation
| Grand Haven | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.2% (±13.5 points) | 49.5% (±3.6 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±12.8 points) | 39.8% (±3.2 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±7.3 points) | 29.7% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,355 (±$9,714) | $51,256 (±$2,924) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $939 (±$89) | $1,211 (±$30) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Grand Haven, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ottawa County (49.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ottawa County, Grand Haven ranks 9 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 613 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 Grand Haven
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven | — | 49.2% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Spring Lake Township | 1.2 mi | 45.3% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake | 1.8 mi | 66.7% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferrysburg | 2.3 mi | 62.3% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Haven Charter Township | 4.2 mi | 39.8% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitport | 5.8 mi | 47.1% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crockery Township | 7.0 mi | 13.1% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Fruitport Charter Township | 7.8 mi | 55.1% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township | 7.9 mi | 64.1% (±58.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crockery Township, MI (13.1%).
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 Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Allendale Charter Township | 65.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 4 | Robinson Township | 64.1% (±58.8 points) |
| 5 | Ferrysburg | 62.3% (±35.5 points) |
| 6 | Blendon Township | 57.2% (±23.4 points) |
| 7 | Georgetown Charter Township | 52.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 8 | Holland | 49.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Grand Haven | 49.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 10 | Coopersville | 48.3% (±16.7 points) |
| 11 | Park Township (Ottawa County) | 47.9% (±22.8 points) |
| 12 | Holland Charter Township | 45.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 13 | Spring Lake Township | 45.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 14 | Hudsonville | 42.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 15 | Grand Haven Charter Township | 39.8% (±11.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Ottawa 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 Grand Haven
Are renters in Grand Haven rent-burdened?
49.2% of renting households in Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven spend on rent?
The median renting household in Grand Haven, MI spends 29.8% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven 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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