How many renters in Mecosta Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.8% (±20.3 points) of renting households in Mecosta Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.8% (±20.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.0% (±16.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±6.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mecosta Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Mecosta Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±10.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.9% (±5.7 points) | 8.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.7% (±14.1 points) | 15.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±7.4 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.8% (±12.1 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.0% (±16.3 points) | 41.7% | 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.
Mecosta Township against Mecosta County, its state and the nation
| Mecosta Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.8% (±20.3 points) | 52.1% (±6.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.0% (±16.3 points) | 41.7% (±5.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±6.9 points) | 31.0% (±2.4 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,071 (±$11,252) | $33,794 (±$4,377) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $852 (±$52) | $934 (±$42) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Mecosta Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mecosta County (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mecosta County, Mecosta Township ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 560 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 Mecosta Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecosta Township | — | 50.8% (±20.3 points) | — |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | 5.4 mi | 51.2% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goodwell Township | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 5.8 mi | 58.2% (±47.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±80.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Rapids | 6.8 mi | 54.5% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 8.2 mi | 20.8% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morley | 8.2 mi | 50.0% (±53.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 8.6 mi | 75.6% (±52.8 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 Mecosta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Morton Township | 74.1% (±24.1 points) |
| 4 | Millbrook Township | 69.0% (±60.0 points) |
| 5 | Aetna Township (Mecosta County) | 58.2% (±47.6 points) |
| 6 | Hinton Township | 56.5% (±71.4 points) |
| 7 | Big Rapids | 54.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 8 | Big Rapids Charter Township | 51.2% (±19.8 points) |
| 9 | Mecosta Township | 50.8% (±20.3 points) |
| 10 | Grant Township (Mecosta County) | 45.5% (±97.3 points) |
| 11 | Fork Township | 37.2% (±20.6 points) |
| 12 | Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 29.0% (±22.0 points) |
| 13 | Green Charter Township | 25.7% (±35.8 points) |
| 14 | Chippewa Township (Mecosta County) | 25.0% (±47.9 points) |
| 15 | Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 20.8% (±47.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Mecosta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Mecosta Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Stanwood.
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 Mecosta Township
Are renters in Mecosta Township rent-burdened?
50.8% of renting households in Mecosta 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 Mecosta Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mecosta Township, MI spends 30.2% (±6.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecosta township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecosta township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecosta township, Mecosta 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 Mecosta township, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:52780, in state:26 county:107).
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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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