How many renters in Macomb Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.8% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Macomb Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.8% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.9% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Macomb Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Macomb Township | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.0% (±5.2 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 23.1% (±8.3 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±5.7 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±7.3 points) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±4.6 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.9% (±10.1 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Macomb Township against Macomb County, its state and the nation
| Macomb Township | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.8% (±11.1 points) | 50.9% (±2.0 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.9% (±10.1 points) | 40.5% (±1.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±3.2 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,285 (±$11,932) | $47,834 (±$1,685) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,379 (±$66) | $1,211 (±$13) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Macomb Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Macomb County (50.9%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Macomb County, Macomb Township ranks 21 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 890 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 Macomb Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Township | — | 38.8% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Mount Clemens | 5.5 mi | 49.0% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterfield Township | 5.6 mi | 59.2% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Clinton Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 44.5% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelby Charter Township | 6.1 mi | 51.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ray Township | 6.1 mi | 4.2% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Utica | 6.3 mi | 55.8% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
| New Haven | 7.2 mi | 42.9% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Charter Township | 7.9 mi | 42.5% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ray Township, MI (4.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chesterfield Township, MI (59.2%), Utica, MI (55.8%).
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 Macomb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | St. Clair Shores | 46.5% (±6.1 points) |
| 16 | Clinton Charter Township | 44.5% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | Harrison Charter Township | 42.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 18 | Fraser | 42.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 19 | Center Line | 41.6% (±14.0 points) |
| 20 | Bruce Township (Macomb County) | 41.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 21 | Macomb Township | 38.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 22 | Washington Charter Township | 34.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 23 | Ray Township | 4.2% (±15.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 23 places in Macomb 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Macomb Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Macomb Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Macomb Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Macomb Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Macomb Township
Are renters in Macomb Township rent-burdened?
38.8% of renting households in Macomb 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 Macomb Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Macomb Township, MI spends 26.2% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macomb township, Macomb County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macomb township, Macomb County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macomb township, Macomb 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 Macomb township, Macomb County, Michigan (county subdivision:50480, in state:26 county:099).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Macomb Township at a glance
- Median rent in Macomb Township
- Rent by bedrooms in Macomb Township
- Renters and owners in Macomb Township
- Income and affordability in Macomb Township
- Home values in Macomb Township
- Homeowner costs in Macomb Township
- Property taxes in Macomb Township
- Types of homes in Macomb Township
- Bedrooms in Macomb Township
- Age of homes in Macomb Township
- Vacancy rate in Macomb Township
- Heating fuel in Macomb Township
- Commute and cars in Macomb Township
- Population growth in Macomb Township
- How long people stay in Macomb Township
- Crowding and facilities in Macomb Township
- Fair Market Rent in Macomb Township
- Michigan landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Macomb County
- Michigan places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Michigan