How many renters in Midland, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.4% (±6.3 points) of renting households in Midland, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.4% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Midland
| Share of income spent on rent | Midland | Midland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.9% (±3.4 points) | 16.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.4% (±3.0 points) | 12.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±3.1 points) | 9.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±2.8 points) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±2.6 points) | 6.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±5.7 points) | 44.3% | 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.
Midland against Midland County, its state and the nation
| Midland | Midland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.4% (±6.3 points) | 50.9% (±5.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±5.7 points) | 44.3% (±4.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±3.5 points) | 30.7% (±3.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,155 (±$5,561) | $38,527 (±$4,747) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,048 (±$41) | $1,016 (±$41) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Midland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Midland County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Midland County, Midland ranks 11 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 567 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 Midland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | — | 50.4% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Midland Charter Township | 2.4 mi | 44.4% (±68.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Township (Midland County) | 5.3 mi | 100.0% (±37.5 points) | Higher |
| Larkin Charter Township | 5.7 mi | 48.3% (±63.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 32.8% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ingersoll Township | 6.8 mi | 69.3% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Midland County) | 7.0 mi | 58.0% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Bay County) | 7.9 mi | 45.7% (±50.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 8.0 mi | 55.2% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Homer Township (Midland County), MI (100.0%).
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 Midland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ingersoll Township | 69.3% (±42.3 points) |
| 6 | Geneva Township (Midland County) | 63.2% (±77.3 points) |
| 7 | Lincoln Township (Midland County) | 58.0% (±44.4 points) |
| 8 | Porter Township (Midland County) | 53.8% (±36.9 points) |
| 9 | Jerome Township | 53.5% (±23.9 points) |
| 10 | Greendale Township | 52.5% (±32.2 points) |
| 11 | Midland | 50.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 12 | Coleman | 48.9% (±19.8 points) |
| 13 | Larkin Charter Township | 48.3% (±63.8 points) |
| 14 | Mills Township (Midland County) | 45.7% (±55.8 points) |
| 15 | Midland Charter Township | 44.4% (±68.1 points) |
| 16 | Mount Haley Township | 41.2% (±27.9 points) |
| 17 | Lee Township (Midland County) | 29.9% (±32.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Midland 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 Midland
Are renters in Midland rent-burdened?
50.4% of renting households in Midland 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 Midland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Midland, MI spends 30.3% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midland city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midland city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midland 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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