How many renters in Ishpeming, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±14.7 points) of renting households in Ishpeming, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±14.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ishpeming
| Share of income spent on rent | Ishpeming | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±7.4 points) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±5.5 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±5.2 points) | 10.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±7.3 points) | 13.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±8.3 points) | 10.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±12.1 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Ishpeming against Marquette County, its state and the nation
| Ishpeming | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±14.7 points) | 53.6% (±4.5 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±12.1 points) | 42.7% (±3.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±4.2 points) | 31.7% (±1.7 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,831 (±$4,966) | $34,068 (±$2,258) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $733 (±$76) | $949 (±$39) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Ishpeming, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marquette County (53.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marquette County, Ishpeming ranks 9 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 496 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 Ishpeming
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming | — | 52.7% (±14.7 points) | — |
| West Ishpeming | 2.4 mi | 18.5% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Negaunee | 4.4 mi | 54.2% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ely Township | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±77.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 7.5 mi | 55.7% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tilden Township | 7.9 mi | 45.5% (±65.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Negaunee Township | 8.3 mi | 31.0% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ishpeming Township | 11 mi | 8.8% (±29.5 points) | Lower |
| Sands Township | 12 mi | 63.9% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ishpeming Township, MI (8.8%).
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 Marquette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sands Township | 63.9% (±66.2 points) |
| 4 | Marquette Charter Township | 59.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 5 | Chocolay Charter Township | 56.1% (±23.5 points) |
| 6 | Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 55.7% (±44.2 points) |
| 7 | Marquette | 55.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Negaunee | 54.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Ishpeming | 52.7% (±14.7 points) |
| 10 | Forsyth Township | 51.2% (±21.8 points) |
| 11 | Tilden Township | 45.5% (±65.1 points) |
| 12 | Republic Township | 42.2% (±52.8 points) |
| 13 | West Branch Township (Marquette County) | 34.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 14 | Negaunee Township | 31.0% (±32.1 points) |
| 15 | Skandia Township | 22.2% (±103.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Marquette 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 Ishpeming
Are renters in Ishpeming rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ishpeming, MI spends 31.1% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ishpeming city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ishpeming city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming city, Michigan (place:41220, 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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