How many renters in Kingsford, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.6% (±19.7 points) of renting households in Kingsford, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.6% (±19.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.5% (±18.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±6.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kingsford
| Share of income spent on rent | Kingsford | Dickinson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.5% (±10.4 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±14.1 points) | 13.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±10.7 points) | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 25.0% (±17.8 points) | 14.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±6.9 points) | 10.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.5% (±18.4 points) | 38.3% | 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.
Kingsford against Dickinson County, its state and the nation
| Kingsford | Dickinson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.6% (±19.7 points) | 48.9% (±10.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.5% (±18.4 points) | 38.3% (±8.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±6.0 points) | 29.6% (±3.2 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,000 (±$28,577) | $31,577 (±$6,489) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $917 (±$169) | $797 (±$61) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Kingsford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dickinson County (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dickinson County, Kingsford ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 808 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 Kingsford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford | — | 41.6% (±19.7 points) | — |
| Iron Mountain | 2.4 mi | 44.7% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Aurora (Florence County) | 3.5 mi | 38.9% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niagara | 5.0 mi | 46.2% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Breitung Charter Township | 6.3 mi | 77.2% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Commonwealth | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norway | 9.0 mi | 74.3% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Niagara | 9.9 mi | 7.7% (±41.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Homestead | 10.0 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 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 Dickinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Waucedah Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | West Branch Township (Dickinson County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Breitung Charter Township | 77.2% (±52.8 points) |
| 4 | Norway | 74.3% (±28.0 points) |
| 5 | Norway Township | 53.4% (±39.2 points) |
| 6 | Iron Mountain | 44.7% (±16.3 points) |
| 7 | Kingsford | 41.6% (±19.7 points) |
| 8 | Breen Township | 16.7% (±80.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Felch Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Sagola Township | 0.0% (±84.0 points) |
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 Kingsford
Are renters in Kingsford rent-burdened?
41.6% of renting households in Kingsford 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 Kingsford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kingsford, MI spends 28.3% (±6.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingsford city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingsford city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingsford 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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