How many renters in Manistee, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.8% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Manistee, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.8% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.1% (±12.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.2% (±7.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Manistee
| Share of income spent on rent | Manistee | Manistee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±7.3 points) | 14.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±8.1 points) | 9.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±7.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±7.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±5.0 points) | 5.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.1% (±12.0 points) | 45.8% | 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.
Manistee against Manistee County, its state and the nation
| Manistee | Manistee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.8% (±13.0 points) | 51.2% (±8.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.1% (±12.0 points) | 45.8% (±8.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.2% (±7.5 points) | 31.1% (±6.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,824 (±$6,954) | $32,407 (±$4,850) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $768 (±$100) | $842 (±$48) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Manistee, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Manistee County (51.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Manistee County, Manistee ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 432 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 Manistee
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee | — | 54.8% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Eastlake | 1.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Filer Charter Township | 3.3 mi | 75.2% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manistee Township | 4.8 mi | 17.2% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Stronach Township | 9.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Free Soil Township | 9.9 mi | 14.3% (±18.0 points) | Lower |
| Onekama | 10 mi | 71.5% (±52.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Onekama Township | 11 mi | 69.0% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Free Soil | 11 mi | 60.0% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manistee Township, MI (17.2%), Free Soil Township, MI (14.3%).
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 Manistee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springdale Township | 81.6% (±46.4 points) |
| 2 | Filer Charter Township | 75.2% (±27.7 points) |
| 3 | Onekama Township | 69.0% (±47.2 points) |
| 4 | Dickson Township | 66.7% (±91.3 points) |
| 5 | Brown Township | 63.6% (±99.5 points) |
| 6 | Cleon Township | 63.3% (±63.1 points) |
| 7 | Manistee | 54.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 8 | Pleasanton Township | 50.0% (±111.3 points) |
| 9 | Maple Grove Township (Manistee County) | 39.8% (±21.7 points) |
| 10 | Norman Township | 30.6% (±45.5 points) |
| 11 | Manistee Township | 17.2% (±13.1 points) |
| 12 | Bear Lake Township (Manistee County) | 16.7% (±46.5 points) |
| 13 | Marilla Township | 11.1% (±99.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Manistee 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 Manistee
Are renters in Manistee rent-burdened?
54.8% of renting households in Manistee 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 Manistee spend on rent?
The median renting household in Manistee, MI spends 34.2% (±7.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manistee city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manistee city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manistee 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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