What percentage of people rent in Lake Isabella, MI?
5.9% (±2.8 points) of the occupied homes in Lake Isabella, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 47 renting households against 755 that own their home.
In Lake Isabella, the share of households that rent went from 8.6% in 2015–2019 to 5.9% in 2020–2024 (−2.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 5.9% (±2.8 points)
- Renting households
- 47 (±24)
- Median renter income
- $42,361 (±$8,505)
Who rents and who owns in Lake Isabella
| Lake Isabella | Isabella County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 5.9% (±2.8 points) | 38.2% (±1.5 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 47 (±24) | 9,508 (±413) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 755 (±150) | 15,406 (±447) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.5) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.4) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $42,361 (±$8,505) | $33,839 (±$3,034) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $80,625 (±$8,715) | $76,413 (±$4,053) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Lake Isabella, the renter share is lower than in Isabella County (38.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (26.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Isabella County, Lake Isabella ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 232 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Lake Isabella has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 5.9% (±2.8 points) | −2.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $903 (±$245) | $964 (±$631) | +6.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $75,625 (±$8,812) | $77,500 (±$8,610) | +2.5% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Lake Isabella
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Isabella | — | 5.9% (±2.8 points) | — |
| Broomfield Township | 3.3 mi | 14.5% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Weidman | 4.4 mi | 8.8% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nottawa Township (Isabella County) | 5.4 mi | 2.8% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Isabella County) | 6.1 mi | 7.9% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 6.5 mi | 12.5% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 7.8 mi | 24.6% (±8.4 points) | Higher |
| Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 9.0 mi | 13.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmore Township (Isabella County) | 9.9 mi | 3.0% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Broomfield Township, MI (14.5%), Sheridan Township (Mecosta County), MI (12.5%), Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), MI (24.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Isabella County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shepherd | 33.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 2 | Rosebush | 30.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 3 | Lake Isabella | 5.9% (±2.8 points) |
Lake Isabella lies inside Sherman Township (Isabella County), whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lake Isabella
How many renters are there in Lake Isabella?
Lake Isabella has an estimated 47 (±24) renting households, 5.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Lake Isabella?
In Lake Isabella, the share of households that rent went from 8.6% in 2015–2019 to 5.9% in 2020–2024 (−2.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Lake Isabella?
A renting household in Lake Isabella has 1.8 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Lake Isabella?
The median renting household in Lake Isabella, MI has an income of $42,361 (±$8,505) a year, against $80,625 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Isabella village, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Isabella village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Isabella village, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Isabella village, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Isabella village, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Lake Isabella village, Michigan (place:44715, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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