How many renters in Livonia, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.6% (±6.6 points) of renting households in Livonia, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.6% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.2% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Livonia
| Share of income spent on rent | Livonia | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±4.3 points) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±3.2 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±4.3 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±3.4 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.4% (±3.4 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.2% (±5.7 points) | 45.3% | 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.
Livonia against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Livonia | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.6% (±6.6 points) | 54.4% (±1.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.2% (±5.7 points) | 45.3% (±1.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±2.0 points) | 32.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,645 (±$4,941) | $37,565 (±$847) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,322 (±$48) | $1,132 (±$8) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Livonia, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Wayne County (54.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Livonia ranks 24 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 785 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 Livonia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia | — | 42.6% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Redford Charter Township | 4.0 mi | 56.2% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Farmington | 4.4 mi | 24.3% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Plymouth | 5.2 mi | 31.7% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 5.3 mi | 42.1% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westland | 5.4 mi | 47.8% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northville Township | 6.0 mi | 30.7% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Dearborn Heights | 6.0 mi | 52.6% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Farmington Hills | 6.1 mi | 43.0% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farmington, MI (24.3%), Northville Township, MI (30.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Redford Charter Township, MI (56.2%), Dearborn Heights, MI (52.6%).
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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Van Buren Charter Township | 45.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 19 | Taylor | 44.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Harper Woods | 44.4% (±11.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Plymouth Charter Township | 44.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 22 | Wyandotte | 43.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 23 | Gibraltar | 42.9% (±24.8 points) |
| 24 | Livonia | 42.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 25 | Garden City | 42.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 26 | Grosse Pointe Park | 41.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 27 | Southgate | 41.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 28 | Riverview | 40.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 29 | Canton Charter Township | 38.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 30 | Woodhaven | 38.6% (±16.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Wayne 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 Livonia
Are renters in Livonia rent-burdened?
42.6% of renting households in Livonia 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 Livonia spend on rent?
The median renting household in Livonia, MI spends 27.2% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livonia city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livonia city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livonia 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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