How many renters in Grand Ledge, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±12.7 points) of renting households in Grand Ledge, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±12.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Grand Ledge
| Share of income spent on rent | Grand Ledge | Eaton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.1% (±7.7 points) | 13.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±9.7 points) | 18.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±5.2 points) | 14.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.8% (±9.0 points) | 13.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±4.1 points) | 6.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±12.0 points) | 34.7% | 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.
Grand Ledge against Eaton County, its state and the nation
| Grand Ledge | Eaton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±12.7 points) | 41.0% (±3.8 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±12.0 points) | 34.7% (±3.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±4.0 points) | 26.7% (±1.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,659 (±$8,359) | $49,452 (±$3,449) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $982 (±$156) | $1,092 (±$26) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Grand Ledge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Eaton County (41.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Eaton County, Grand Ledge ranks 8 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 736 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 Ledge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ledge | — | 44.4% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Oneida Charter Township | 3.6 mi | 23.0% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delta Charter Township | 4.6 mi | 38.8% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Township | 4.8 mi | 14.3% (±43.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wacousta | 5.2 mi | 100.0% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly | 5.7 mi | 38.9% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown Charter Township | 6.4 mi | 48.1% (±57.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Eaton County) | 7.7 mi | 36.0% (±25.8 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 Eaton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Windsor Charter Township | 56.8% (±31.0 points) |
| 3 | Walton Township | 52.3% (±31.8 points) |
| 4 | Kalamo Township | 51.4% (±57.6 points) |
| 5 | Bellevue Township | 48.0% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Olivet | 47.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 7 | Potterville | 44.5% (±18.6 points) |
| 8 | Grand Ledge | 44.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 9 | Eaton Township | 41.0% (±49.8 points) |
| 10 | Charlotte | 40.3% (±10.3 points) |
| 11 | Vermontville Township | 39.2% (±18.1 points) |
| 12 | Delta Charter Township | 38.8% (±5.3 points) |
| 13 | Chester Township (Eaton County) | 38.1% (±71.2 points) |
| 14 | Benton Township (Eaton County) | 36.0% (±25.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Eaton 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Grand Ledge
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Grand Ledge, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Grand Ledge beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Grand Ledge, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Grand Ledge
Are renters in Grand Ledge rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in Grand Ledge 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 Ledge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Grand Ledge, MI spends 28.3% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Ledge city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Ledge city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Ledge city, 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 Grand Ledge city, Michigan (place:33420, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Grand Ledge at a glance
- Median rent in Grand Ledge
- Rent by bedrooms in Grand Ledge
- Renters and owners in Grand Ledge
- Income and affordability in Grand Ledge
- Home values in Grand Ledge
- Homeowner costs in Grand Ledge
- Property taxes in Grand Ledge
- Types of homes in Grand Ledge
- Bedrooms in Grand Ledge
- Age of homes in Grand Ledge
- Heating fuel in Grand Ledge
- Commute and cars in Grand Ledge
- Crime reported to police in Grand Ledge
- Population growth in Grand Ledge
- How long people stay in Grand Ledge
- Crowding and facilities in Grand Ledge
- Michigan landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Eaton County
- Michigan places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Michigan