How many renters in Highland Park, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.0% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Highland Park, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.0% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.5% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.7% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Highland Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Highland Park | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±4.3 points) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±9.2 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.9% (±4.6 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±8.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.5% (±5.5 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.5% (±10.1 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.
Highland Park against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Highland Park | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.0% (±11.5 points) | 54.4% (±1.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.5% (±10.1 points) | 45.3% (±1.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.7% (±7.1 points) | 32.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $16,672 (±$6,504) | $37,565 (±$847) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $688 (±$144) | $1,132 (±$8) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Highland Park, 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, Highland Park ranks 5 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 315 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 Highland Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | — | 60.0% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Detroit | 1.6 mi | 60.6% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamtramck | 2.2 mi | 51.1% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hazel Park | 3.9 mi | 40.0% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| Ferndale | 4.1 mi | 36.8% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 4.5 mi | 59.5% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±74.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 6.0 mi | 49.6% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Line | 6.3 mi | 41.6% (±14.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hazel Park, MI (40.0%), Ferndale, MI (36.8%), Center Line, MI (41.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melvindale | 66.3% (±17.4 points) |
| 2 | Dearborn | 64.3% (±4.8 points) |
| 3 | River Rouge | 62.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 4 | Detroit | 60.6% (±1.7 points) |
| 5 | Highland Park | 60.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 6 | Grosse Pointe Farms | 57.1% (±43.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Inkster | 56.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Redford Charter Township | 56.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 9 | Wayne | 55.2% (±10.8 points) |
| 10 | Ecorse | 54.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 11 | Dearborn Heights | 52.6% (±7.5 points) |
Showing 11 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 Highland Park
Are renters in Highland Park rent-burdened?
60.0% of renting households in Highland Park 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 Highland Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Highland Park, MI spends 33.7% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Park city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Park city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Park 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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