How many renters in Handy Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.5% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Handy Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.5% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.6% (±14.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±7.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Handy Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Handy Township | Livingston County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.2% (±12.0 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.5% (±5.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±7.3 points) | 14.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.8% (±6.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±8.1 points) | 10.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.6% (±14.4 points) | 38.4% | 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.
Handy Township against Livingston County, its state and the nation
| Handy Township | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.5% (±16.5 points) | 49.0% (±4.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.6% (±14.4 points) | 38.4% (±3.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±7.4 points) | 29.6% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,982 (±$11,507) | $52,650 (±$5,187) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,070 (±$100) | $1,287 (±$60) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Handy Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Livingston County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Livingston County, Handy Township ranks 6 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 417 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 Handy Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handy Township | — | 55.5% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Iosco Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Webberville | 5.6 mi | 39.1% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howell Township | 5.8 mi | 62.1% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leroy Township (Ingham County) | 6.5 mi | 30.7% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conway Township | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Oak Township | 7.6 mi | 17.3% (±20.0 points) | Lower |
| Howell | 7.9 mi | 46.7% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Livingston County) | 8.0 mi | 23.7% (±18.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: White Oak Township, MI (17.3%), Marion Township (Livingston County), MI (23.7%).
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 Livingston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unadilla Township | 66.5% (±27.2 points) |
| 2 | Putnam Township | 64.1% (±21.9 points) |
| 3 | Tyrone Township (Livingston County) | 64.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 4 | Howell Township | 62.1% (±25.3 points) |
| 5 | Brighton Township | 57.3% (±27.4 points) |
| 6 | Handy Township | 55.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 7 | Brighton | 53.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 8 | Green Oak Township | 51.9% (±30.2 points) |
| 9 | Genoa Township | 50.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 10 | Howell | 46.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 11 | Oceola Township | 45.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 12 | Hartland Township | 43.0% (±17.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Livingston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Handy Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fowlerville.
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 Handy Township
Are renters in Handy Township rent-burdened?
55.5% of renting households in Handy Township 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 Handy Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Handy Township, MI spends 32.8% (±7.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Handy township, Livingston County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Handy township, Livingston County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Handy township, Livingston County, 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 Handy township, Livingston County, Michigan (county subdivision:36340, in state:26 county:093).
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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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