How many renters in LaGrange Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.5% (±17.2 points) of renting households in LaGrange Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.5% (±17.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.7% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in LaGrange Township
| Share of income spent on rent | LaGrange Township | Cass County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±7.5 points) | 15.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.9% (±4.9 points) | 11.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±15.8 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±7.8 points) | 13.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.8% (±12.0 points) | 14.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.7% (±12.3 points) | 31.9% | 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.
LaGrange Township against Cass County, its state and the nation
| LaGrange Township | Cass County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.5% (±17.2 points) | 46.4% (±7.0 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.7% (±12.3 points) | 31.9% (±5.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±4.1 points) | 28.6% (±2.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,728 (±$5,163) | $35,629 (±$3,173) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $878 (±$102) | $916 (±$34) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In LaGrange Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cass County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cass County, LaGrange Township ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 506 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 LaGrange Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange Township | — | 52.5% (±17.2 points) | — |
| Dowagiac | 5.1 mi | 42.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Cass County) | 5.4 mi | 36.2% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township | 5.9 mi | 23.7% (±15.4 points) | Lower |
| Pokagon Township | 6.5 mi | 57.6% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vandalia | 6.6 mi | 17.2% (±19.8 points) | Lower |
| Wayne Township | 6.7 mi | 45.2% (±63.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calvin Township | 8.1 mi | 89.4% (±43.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township | 8.2 mi | 51.0% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Penn Township, MI (23.7%), Vandalia, MI (17.2%).
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 Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Township | 89.4% (±43.9 points) |
| 2 | Ontwa Township | 77.4% (±20.8 points) |
| 3 | Pokagon Township | 57.6% (±47.2 points) |
| 4 | LaGrange Township | 52.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 5 | Howard Township | 51.0% (±41.0 points) |
| 6 | Volinia Township | 48.6% (±68.2 points) |
| 7 | Wayne Township | 45.2% (±63.5 points) |
| 8 | Milton Township (Cass County) | 45.0% (±47.3 points) |
| 9 | Mason Township (Cass County) | 44.3% (±21.6 points) |
| 10 | Dowagiac | 42.7% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Cass County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for LaGrange Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cassopolis.
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 LaGrange Township
Are renters in LaGrange Township rent-burdened?
52.5% of renting households in LaGrange Township 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 LaGrange Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in LaGrange Township, MI spends 30.6% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaGrange township, Cass County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaGrange township, Cass County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaGrange township, Cass County, 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 LaGrange township, Cass County, Michigan (county subdivision:44140, in state:26 county:027).
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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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