How many renters in Lexington Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.5% (±21.9 points) of renting households in Lexington Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.5% (±21.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.6% (±16.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lexington Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Lexington Township | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±11.3 points) | 16.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.2% (±5.9 points) | 12.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±8.5 points) | 10.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.7% (±11.2 points) | 15.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.9% (±14.8 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.6% (±16.2 points) | 35.1% | 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.
Lexington Township against Sanilac County, its state and the nation
| Lexington Township | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.5% (±21.9 points) | 44.9% (±5.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.6% (±16.2 points) | 35.1% (±4.3 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±4.0 points) | 28.4% (±1.4 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,333 (±$11,665) | $36,277 (±$2,432) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $731 (±$142) | $807 (±$30) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Lexington Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sanilac County (44.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sanilac County, Lexington Township ranks 8 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 470 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 Lexington Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Township | — | 53.5% (±21.9 points) | — |
| Croswell | 2.4 mi | 63.1% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Applegate | 4.7 mi | 40.0% (±96.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buel Township | 5.5 mi | 22.7% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
| Worth Township | 6.7 mi | 37.3% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Sanilac County) | 6.8 mi | 53.8% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sanilac Township | 7.3 mi | 35.7% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont Township (Sanilac County) | 8.7 mi | 28.6% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Sanilac | 9.0 mi | 51.6% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Buel Township, MI (22.7%).
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 Sanilac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Greenleaf Township | 63.9% (±56.6 points) |
| 3 | Croswell | 63.1% (±23.2 points) |
| 4 | Delaware Township | 61.8% (±61.7 points) |
| 5 | Lamotte Township | 57.5% (±25.2 points) |
| 6 | Brown City | 53.9% (±18.4 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Sanilac County) | 53.8% (±19.5 points) |
| 8 | Lexington Township | 53.5% (±21.9 points) |
| 9 | Minden Township | 52.9% (±73.8 points) |
| 10 | Speaker Township | 51.9% (±64.9 points) |
| 11 | Flynn Township | 46.7% (±50.7 points) |
| 12 | Sandusky | 45.1% (±13.5 points) |
| 13 | Marlette | 40.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 14 | Bridgehampton Township | 38.6% (±23.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sanilac County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lexington Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lexington.
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 Lexington Township
Are renters in Lexington Township rent-burdened?
53.5% of renting households in Lexington 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 Lexington Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lexington Township, MI spends 30.8% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington township, Sanilac 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 Lexington township, Sanilac County, Michigan (county subdivision:47300, in state:26 county:151).
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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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