How many renters in Mason, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.5% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Mason, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.5% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.9% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mason
| Share of income spent on rent | Mason | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±7.5 points) | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±6.8 points) | 12.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.5% (±8.8 points) | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±7.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±4.6 points) | 8.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.9% (±10.1 points) | 44.8% | 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.
Mason against Ingham County, its state and the nation
| Mason | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.5% (±11.1 points) | 53.1% (±2.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.9% (±10.1 points) | 44.8% (±1.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±3.8 points) | 31.9% (±1.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,107 (±$10,749) | $38,673 (±$1,559) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,164 (±$68) | $1,084 (±$16) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Mason, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Ingham County (53.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Ingham County, Mason ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 866 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 Mason
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | — | 39.5% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Vevay Township | 3.1 mi | 44.4% (±86.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alaiedon Township | 3.7 mi | 39.7% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delhi Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 46.3% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aurelius Township | 5.6 mi | 59.4% (±53.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holt | 6.2 mi | 46.8% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ingham Township | 6.9 mi | 47.5% (±55.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dansville | 7.3 mi | 29.4% (±78.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatfield Township | 7.4 mi | 56.5% (±50.2 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 Ingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Leslie Township | 50.0% (±74.6 points) |
| 8 | Meridian Charter Township | 48.1% (±5.5 points) |
| 9 | Ingham Township | 47.5% (±55.6 points) |
| 10 | Delhi Charter Township | 46.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 11 | Vevay Township | 44.4% (±86.5 points) |
| 12 | Alaiedon Township | 39.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 13 | Mason | 39.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 14 | Stockbridge Township | 35.5% (±16.2 points) |
| 15 | Leroy Township (Ingham County) | 30.7% (±21.2 points) |
| 16 | Bunker Hill Township | 26.8% (±49.7 points) |
| 17 | Leslie | 22.9% (±11.8 points) |
| 18 | Locke Township | 17.6% (±54.0 points) |
| 19 | Onondaga Township | 17.5% (±26.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Ingham 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 Mason
Are renters in Mason rent-burdened?
39.5% of renting households in Mason 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 Mason spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mason, MI spends 25.1% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason 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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