How many renters in Ionia, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.2% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Ionia, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.2% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.0% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ionia
| Share of income spent on rent | Ionia | Ionia County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.4% (±14.5 points) | 19.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±6.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.3% (±4.5 points) | 8.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±8.8 points) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.2% (±9.5 points) | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.0% (±12.2 points) | 35.1% | 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.
Ionia against Ionia County, its state and the nation
| Ionia | Ionia County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.2% (±15.5 points) | 49.1% (±6.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.0% (±12.2 points) | 35.1% (±4.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±3.7 points) | 29.6% (±2.3 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,333 (±$10,355) | $34,502 (±$4,197) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $852 (±$57) | $884 (±$64) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Ionia, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ionia County (49.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ionia County, Ionia ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 448 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 Ionia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia | — | 54.2% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Ionia Township | 3.5 mi | 50.9% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Easton Township | 3.6 mi | 16.3% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Berlin Township (Ionia County) | 5.5 mi | 51.9% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Ionia County) | 5.7 mi | 22.9% (±23.6 points) | Lower |
| Lyons | 6.6 mi | 20.0% (±40.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muir | 7.2 mi | 41.3% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans Township | 7.5 mi | 80.7% (±20.0 points) | Higher |
| Ronald Township | 7.6 mi | 79.3% (±49.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Easton Township, MI (16.3%), Orange Township (Ionia County), MI (22.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orleans Township, MI (80.7%).
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 Ionia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans Township | 80.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 2 | Ronald Township | 79.3% (±49.8 points) |
| 3 | North Plains Township | 70.0% (±40.0 points) |
| 4 | Belding | 54.6% (±15.1 points) |
| 5 | Ionia | 54.2% (±15.5 points) |
| 6 | Berlin Township (Ionia County) | 51.9% (±32.5 points) |
| 7 | Ionia Township | 50.9% (±29.2 points) |
| 8 | Sebewa Township | 46.9% (±62.3 points) |
| 9 | Boston Township | 46.1% (±14.3 points) |
| 10 | Portland Township | 45.9% (±25.1 points) |
| 11 | Portland | 41.9% (±23.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Ionia 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 Ionia
Are renters in Ionia rent-burdened?
54.2% of renting households in Ionia 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 Ionia spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ionia, MI spends 31.0% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ionia city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ionia city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ionia 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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