How many renters in Ithaca, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±20.3 points) of renting households in Ithaca, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±20.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.0% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ithaca
| Share of income spent on rent | Ithaca | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.6% (±11.0 points) | 14.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±9.4 points) | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±15.3 points) | 17.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±8.8 points) | 11.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.7% (±14.7 points) | 16.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.0% (±14.0 points) | 30.8% | 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.
Ithaca against Gratiot County, its state and the nation
| Ithaca | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±20.3 points) | 46.9% (±8.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.0% (±14.0 points) | 30.8% (±5.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±6.5 points) | 28.7% (±2.7 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,500 (±$10,834) | $36,250 (±$4,848) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $819 (±$89) | $834 (±$33) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Ithaca, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Gratiot County (46.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Gratiot County, Ithaca ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 675 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 Ithaca
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | — | 46.7% (±20.3 points) | — |
| North Star Township | 4.3 mi | 26.7% (±77.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emerson Township | 4.4 mi | 15.8% (±70.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newark Township | 4.7 mi | 51.3% (±38.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcada Township | 4.9 mi | 61.3% (±59.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alma | 6.8 mi | 50.7% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Louis | 8.2 mi | 53.8% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perrinton | 8.7 mi | 54.5% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Gratiot County) | 9.2 mi | 53.8% (±86.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Gratiot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcada Township | 61.3% (±59.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | St. Louis | 53.8% (±21.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Hamilton Township (Gratiot County) | 53.8% (±86.2 points) |
| 4 | Newark Township | 51.3% (±38.0 points) |
| 5 | Alma | 50.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 6 | Lafayette Township | 48.1% (±32.4 points) |
| 7 | Ithaca | 46.7% (±20.3 points) |
| 8 | Fulton Township | 45.8% (±24.0 points) |
| 9 | Wheeler Township | 38.3% (±16.7 points) |
| 10 | Elba Township (Gratiot County) | 36.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 11 | Bethany Township | 34.4% (±56.8 points) |
| 12 | Sumner Township | 34.2% (±46.6 points) |
| 13 | Seville Township | 32.3% (±62.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Gratiot 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 Ithaca
Are renters in Ithaca rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Ithaca 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 Ithaca spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ithaca, MI spends 28.2% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca 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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