How many renters in Hillsdale, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.3% (±9.1 points) of renting households in Hillsdale, 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 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.3% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hillsdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Hillsdale | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.0% (±9.2 points) | 22.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.1% (±4.3 points) | 8.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.9% (±4.4 points) | 11.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.7% (±7.4 points) | 16.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.3% (±3.7 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±8.3 points) | 31.7% | 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.
Hillsdale against Hillsdale County, its state and the nation
| Hillsdale | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.3% (±9.1 points) | 40.8% (±5.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±8.3 points) | 31.7% (±4.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±2.2 points) | 27.3% (±1.7 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,696 (±$9,082) | $35,643 (±$4,168) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $812 (±$121) | $832 (±$27) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Hillsdale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hillsdale County (40.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hillsdale County, Hillsdale ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 770 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 Hillsdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | — | 43.3% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Hillsdale Township | 1.5 mi | 0.0% (±60.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jonesville | 3.9 mi | 53.9% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Hillsdale County) | 5.4 mi | 52.8% (±39.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cambria Township | 5.6 mi | 5.9% (±26.6 points) | Lower |
| Allen Township | 6.4 mi | 44.0% (±35.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Adams | 6.5 mi | 35.7% (±36.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allen | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±104.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cambria Township, MI (5.9%).
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 Hillsdale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Adams Township (Hillsdale County) | 52.8% (±39.0 points) |
| 6 | Camden Township | 52.1% (±19.9 points) |
| 7 | Scipio Township | 50.4% (±25.2 points) |
| 8 | Wheatland Township (Hillsdale County) | 47.4% (±43.2 points) |
| 9 | Allen Township | 44.0% (±35.2 points) |
| 10 | Litchfield | 43.9% (±22.2 points) |
| 11 | Hillsdale | 43.3% (±9.1 points) |
| 12 | Moscow Township | 40.0% (±46.4 points) |
| 13 | Amboy Township | 37.1% (±30.7 points) |
| 14 | Litchfield Township | 33.3% (±100.6 points) |
| 15 | Reading | 31.1% (±16.4 points) |
| 16 | Reading Township | 28.9% (±56.5 points) |
| 17 | Wright Township (Hillsdale County) | 28.6% (±17.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale
Are renters in Hillsdale rent-burdened?
43.3% of renting households in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hillsdale, MI spends 28.4% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsdale city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsdale city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsdale 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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