How many renters in Houghton, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
73.9% (±18.0 points) of renting households in Houghton, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 47.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 73.9% (±18.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.6% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 47.2% (±19.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Houghton
| Share of income spent on rent | Houghton | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±4.8 points) | 14.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.3% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.7% (±4.3 points) | 9.9% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.3% (±5.9 points) | 13.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.3% (±12.2 points) | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.6% (±13.3 points) | 46.7% | 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.
Houghton against Houghton County, its state and the nation
| Houghton | Houghton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 73.9% (±18.0 points) | 56.6% (±8.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.6% (±13.3 points) | 46.7% (±7.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 47.2% (±19.1 points) | 33.3% (±3.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $18,976 (±$5,524) | $32,103 (±$3,944) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $978 (±$231) | $840 (±$73) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Houghton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Houghton County (56.6%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Houghton County, Houghton ranks 3 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 141 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 Houghton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | — | 73.9% (±18.0 points) | — |
| Hancock | 2.2 mi | 51.3% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Dollar Bay | 3.0 mi | 57.5% (±55.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy Township (Houghton County) | 3.3 mi | 20.8% (±62.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 3.6 mi | 47.2% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Range | 4.6 mi | 58.6% (±30.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Houghton County) | 6.7 mi | 27.1% (±21.0 points) | Lower |
| Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 6.9 mi | 51.0% (±51.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chassell Township | 9.1 mi | 38.5% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hancock, MI (51.3%), Adams Township (Houghton County), MI (27.1%).
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 Houghton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Duncan Township | 100.0% (±134.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Elm River Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Houghton | 73.9% (±18.0 points) |
| 4 | Stanton Township | 59.1% (±54.3 points) |
| 5 | Torch Lake Township (Houghton County) | 53.3% (±40.6 points) |
| 6 | Calumet Charter Township | 52.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 7 | Hancock | 51.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 8 | Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 51.0% (±51.2 points) |
| 9 | Portage Charter Township | 49.0% (±29.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Houghton 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 Houghton
Are renters in Houghton rent-burdened?
73.9% of renting households in Houghton 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 Houghton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Houghton, MI spends 47.2% (±19.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton 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 Houghton city, Michigan (place:39360, 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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