How many renters in Harper Woods, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Harper Woods, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.2% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.8% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harper Woods
| Share of income spent on rent | Harper Woods | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.4% (±9.8 points) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±8.3 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±7.2 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±5.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±4.6 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.2% (±10.4 points) | 45.3% | 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.
Harper Woods against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Harper Woods | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±11.4 points) | 54.4% (±1.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.2% (±10.4 points) | 45.3% (±1.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.8% (±6.2 points) | 32.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,265 (±$14,940) | $37,565 (±$847) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,351 (±$61) | $1,132 (±$8) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Harper Woods, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wayne County (54.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Harper Woods ranks 20 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 737 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 Harper Woods
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods | — | 44.4% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 1.5 mi | 28.2% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastpointe | 2.1 mi | 55.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 3.5 mi | 57.1% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Pointe | 4.0 mi | 18.9% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| St. Clair Shores | 4.2 mi | 46.5% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 4.5 mi | 41.2% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseville | 4.8 mi | 54.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grosse Pointe, MI (18.9%).
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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Belleville | 48.6% (±19.9 points) |
| 15 | Westland | 47.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 16 | Lincoln Park | 46.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 17 | Romulus | 45.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 18 | Van Buren Charter Township | 45.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 19 | Taylor | 44.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Harper Woods | 44.4% (±11.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Plymouth Charter Township | 44.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 22 | Wyandotte | 43.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 23 | Gibraltar | 42.9% (±24.8 points) |
| 24 | Livonia | 42.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 25 | Garden City | 42.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 26 | Grosse Pointe Park | 41.2% (±13.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Wayne 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 Harper Woods
Are renters in Harper Woods rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in Harper Woods 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 Harper Woods spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harper Woods, MI spends 26.8% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harper Woods city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harper Woods city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harper Woods 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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