How many renters in Grand Rapids, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.1% (±2.9 points) of renting households in Grand Rapids, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.1% (±2.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±2.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±1.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Grand Rapids
| Share of income spent on rent | Grand Rapids | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±1.4 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±1.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±2.2 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±1.3 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±2.7 points) | 39.9% | 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 Rapids against Kent County, its state and the nation
| Grand Rapids | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.1% (±2.9 points) | 49.0% (±1.9 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±2.7 points) | 39.9% (±1.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,580 (±$2,712) | $50,123 (±$1,340) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,266 (±$35) | $1,243 (±$18) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Grand Rapids, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kent County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kent County, Grand Rapids ranks 14 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 616 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 Rapids
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | — | 49.1% (±2.9 points) | — |
| East Grand Rapids | 2.7 mi | 28.3% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | 4.4 mi | 61.6% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyoming | 5.5 mi | 53.0% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker | 5.7 mi | 43.4% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Comstock Park | 5.8 mi | 54.8% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northview | 6.0 mi | 45.0% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kentwood | 6.2 mi | 45.6% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandville | 6.4 mi | 51.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Grand Rapids, MI (28.3%).
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 Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Cedar Springs | 55.7% (±22.9 points) |
| 9 | Lowell | 54.6% (±21.2 points) |
| 10 | Wyoming | 53.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 11 | Alpine Township | 52.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 12 | Cascade Charter Township | 52.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 13 | Grandville | 51.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 14 | Grand Rapids | 49.1% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | Plainfield Charter Township | 47.3% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Gaines Charter Township | 47.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 17 | Byron Township | 46.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 18 | Kentwood | 45.6% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 | Sparta Township | 44.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 20 | Spencer Township | 44.1% (±43.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kent 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 Rapids
Are renters in Grand Rapids rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in Grand Rapids 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 Rapids spend on rent?
The median renting household in Grand Rapids, MI spends 29.6% (±1.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids 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 Rapids city, Michigan (place:34000, in state:26).
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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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