How many renters in Marquette, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.6% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Marquette, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.6% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.6% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marquette
| Share of income spent on rent | Marquette | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.5% (±2.7 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±3.7 points) | 10.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.6% (±4.5 points) | 13.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±3.8 points) | 10.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.6% (±5.1 points) | 42.7% | 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.
Marquette against Marquette County, its state and the nation
| Marquette | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.6% (±6.4 points) | 53.6% (±4.5 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.6% (±5.1 points) | 42.7% (±3.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±2.3 points) | 31.7% (±1.7 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,024 (±$2,075) | $34,068 (±$2,258) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011 (±$52) | $949 (±$39) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Marquette, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marquette County (53.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marquette County, Marquette ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 415 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 Marquette
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | — | 55.6% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Trowbridge Park | 2.2 mi | 62.9% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey | 5.0 mi | 47.8% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette Charter Township | 6.7 mi | 59.9% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Negaunee Township | 7.1 mi | 31.0% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sands Township | 9.0 mi | 63.9% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chocolay Charter Township | 9.0 mi | 56.1% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Negaunee | 10 mi | 54.2% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 13 mi | 55.7% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Marquette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powell Township | 94.4% (±55.6 points) |
| 2 | Ewing Township | 87.5% (±105.3 points) |
| 3 | Sands Township | 63.9% (±66.2 points) |
| 4 | Marquette Charter Township | 59.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 5 | Chocolay Charter Township | 56.1% (±23.5 points) |
| 6 | Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 55.7% (±44.2 points) |
| 7 | Marquette | 55.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Negaunee | 54.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Ishpeming | 52.7% (±14.7 points) |
| 10 | Forsyth Township | 51.2% (±21.8 points) |
| 11 | Tilden Township | 45.5% (±65.1 points) |
| 12 | Republic Township | 42.2% (±52.8 points) |
| 13 | West Branch Township (Marquette County) | 34.0% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Marquette 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 Marquette
Are renters in Marquette rent-burdened?
55.6% of renting households in Marquette 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 Marquette spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marquette, MI spends 32.6% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marquette city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marquette city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marquette 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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