How many renters in Lansing, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.2% (±3.3 points) of renting households in Lansing, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.2% (±3.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.7% (±2.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±1.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lansing
| Share of income spent on rent | Lansing | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±1.6 points) | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.9% (±2.6 points) | 12.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±2.1 points) | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±1.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±2.0 points) | 8.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.7% (±2.6 points) | 44.8% | 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.
Lansing against Ingham County, its state and the nation
| Lansing | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.2% (±3.3 points) | 53.1% (±2.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.7% (±2.6 points) | 44.8% (±1.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±1.2 points) | 31.9% (±1.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,279 (±$2,762) | $38,673 (±$1,559) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $993 (±$24) | $1,084 (±$16) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Lansing, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ingham County (53.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ingham County, Lansing ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 570 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 Lansing
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | — | 50.2% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Lansing Charter Township | 2.1 mi | 51.2% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgemont Park | 2.8 mi | 55.8% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly | 4.1 mi | 38.9% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| East Lansing | 4.6 mi | 71.7% (±4.6 points) | Higher |
| Delta Charter Township | 5.2 mi | 38.8% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Holt | 5.2 mi | 46.8% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dimondale | 6.2 mi | 58.6% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delhi Charter Township | 6.3 mi | 46.3% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waverly, MI (38.9%), Delta Charter Township, MI (38.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Lansing, MI (71.7%).
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 Ingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Lansing | 71.7% (±4.6 points) |
| 2 | Williamston | 64.1% (±23.4 points) |
| 3 | Aurelius Township | 59.4% (±53.9 points) |
| 4 | Wheatfield Township | 56.5% (±50.2 points) |
| 5 | Lansing Charter Township | 51.2% (±11.9 points) |
| 6 | Lansing | 50.2% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Leslie Township | 50.0% (±74.6 points) |
| 8 | Meridian Charter Township | 48.1% (±5.5 points) |
| 9 | Ingham Township | 47.5% (±55.6 points) |
| 10 | Delhi Charter Township | 46.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 11 | Vevay Township | 44.4% (±86.5 points) |
| 12 | Alaiedon Township | 39.7% (±31.0 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Ingham 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 Lansing
Are renters in Lansing rent-burdened?
50.2% of renting households in Lansing 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 Lansing spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lansing, MI spends 30.1% (±1.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansing city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansing city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansing 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 Lansing city, Michigan (place:46000, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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