How many renters in Lapeer, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.1% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Lapeer, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.1% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.0% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lapeer
| Share of income spent on rent | Lapeer | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±5.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±7.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±4.9 points) | 15.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 7.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.1% (±5.3 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.0% (±9.7 points) | 41.6% | 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.
Lapeer against Lapeer County, its state and the nation
| Lapeer | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.1% (±11.1 points) | 51.4% (±5.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.0% (±9.7 points) | 41.6% (±4.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±4.6 points) | 30.7% (±2.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,644 (±$8,754) | $34,446 (±$2,836) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,002 (±$111) | $988 (±$48) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Lapeer, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lapeer County (51.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lapeer County, Lapeer ranks 5 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 329 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 Lapeer
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer | — | 59.1% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Elba Township (Lapeer County) | 3.9 mi | 38.8% (±52.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lapeer Township | 3.9 mi | 33.3% (±46.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayfield Township (Lapeer County) | 4.5 mi | 53.1% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon Township | 4.8 mi | 8.0% (±31.0 points) | Lower |
| Metamora | 7.1 mi | 35.6% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Metamora Township | 8.1 mi | 74.5% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Attica Township | 8.5 mi | 45.9% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbiaville | 8.5 mi | 62.8% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oregon Township, MI (8.0%).
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 Lapeer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metamora Township | 74.5% (±35.6 points) |
| 2 | Imlay Township | 73.6% (±47.5 points) |
| 3 | Rich Township | 73.1% (±41.5 points) |
| 4 | Almont Township | 72.5% (±34.9 points) |
| 5 | Lapeer | 59.1% (±11.1 points) |
| 6 | Dryden Township | 56.2% (±26.9 points) |
| 7 | Imlay City | 55.9% (±14.6 points) |
| 8 | Mayfield Township (Lapeer County) | 53.1% (±22.7 points) |
| 9 | Burnside Township | 46.7% (±84.7 points) |
| 10 | Attica Township | 45.9% (±67.2 points) |
| 11 | Arcadia Township (Lapeer County) | 39.7% (±47.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 20 places in Lapeer 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 Lapeer
Are renters in Lapeer rent-burdened?
59.1% of renting households in Lapeer 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 Lapeer spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lapeer, MI spends 33.2% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lapeer city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lapeer city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lapeer 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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