How many renters in Ludington, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.9% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Ludington, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.9% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ludington
| Share of income spent on rent | Ludington | Mason County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.1% (±8.1 points) | 16.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.3% (±4.1 points) | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.0% (±4.1 points) | 8.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.6% (±9.3 points) | 15.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±6.8 points) | 11.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±10.9 points) | 37.3% | 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.
Ludington against Mason County, its state and the nation
| Ludington | Mason County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.9% (±12.8 points) | 48.5% (±8.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±10.9 points) | 37.3% (±6.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±4.3 points) | 29.5% (±2.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,570 (±$4,214) | $34,580 (±$4,465) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $902 (±$137) | $896 (±$62) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Ludington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mason County (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mason County, Ludington ranks 8 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 554 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 Ludington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington | — | 50.9% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Pere Marquette Charter Township | 2.2 mi | 28.0% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amber Township | 4.8 mi | 31.4% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Hamlin Township (Mason County) | 5.0 mi | 59.0% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Mason County) | 7.0 mi | 37.5% (±110.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Victory Township | 7.7 mi | 53.2% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scottville | 8.1 mi | 53.4% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverton Township | 8.3 mi | 77.5% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Custer | 11 mi | 53.3% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Amber Township, MI (31.4%).
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 Mason County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Riverton Township | 77.5% (±44.7 points) |
| 3 | Branch Township | 73.5% (±47.4 points) |
| 4 | Sherman Township (Mason County) | 68.4% (±29.2 points) |
| 5 | Hamlin Township (Mason County) | 59.0% (±45.5 points) |
| 6 | Scottville | 53.4% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 | Victory Township | 53.2% (±32.4 points) |
| 8 | Ludington | 50.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 9 | Summit Township (Mason County) | 37.5% (±110.3 points) |
| 10 | Amber Township | 31.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Custer Township (Mason County) | 28.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Pere Marquette Charter Township | 28.0% (±30.7 points) |
| 13 | Free Soil Township | 14.3% (±18.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Logan Township (Mason County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Mason 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 Ludington
Are renters in Ludington rent-burdened?
50.9% of renting households in Ludington 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 Ludington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ludington, MI spends 30.4% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ludington city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ludington city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ludington 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 Ludington city, Michigan (place:49640, in state:26).
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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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