How many renters in Howell, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±9.9 points) of renting households in Howell, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.0% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Howell
| Share of income spent on rent | Howell | Livingston County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.6% (±7.1 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±3.6 points) | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.6% (±9.4 points) | 14.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±6.7 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±4.6 points) | 10.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.0% (±8.8 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.
Howell against Livingston County, its state and the nation
| Howell | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±9.9 points) | 49.0% (±4.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.0% (±8.8 points) | 38.4% (±3.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±3.8 points) | 29.6% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,345 (±$5,824) | $52,650 (±$5,187) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,177 (±$59) | $1,287 (±$60) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Howell, 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, Howell ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 674 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 Howell
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell | — | 46.7% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Howell Township | 3.2 mi | 62.1% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Livingston County) | 4.3 mi | 23.7% (±18.7 points) | Lower |
| Oceola Township | 4.8 mi | 45.1% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Genoa Township | 5.5 mi | 50.5% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fowlerville | 7.9 mi | 57.9% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Handy Township | 7.9 mi | 55.5% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iosco Township | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cohoctah Township | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±24.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marion Township (Livingston County), MI (23.7%), Cohoctah Township, MI (0.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Hamburg Township | 38.3% (±20.7 points) |
| 14 | Marion Township (Livingston County) | 23.7% (±18.7 points) |
| 15 | Deerfield Township (Livingston County) | 11.3% (±32.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Cohoctah Township | 0.0% (±24.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Livingston 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 Howell
Are renters in Howell rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Howell 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 Howell spend on rent?
The median renting household in Howell, MI spends 28.6% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howell city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howell city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howell 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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