What percentage of people rent in Milan, MI?
31.6% (±7.0 points) of the occupied homes in Milan, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 824 renting households against 1,781 that own their home.
In Milan, the share of households that rent went from 24.3% in 2015–2019 to 31.6% in 2020–2024 (+7.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 31.6% (±7.0 points)
- Renting households
- 824 (±210)
- Median renter income
- $41,853 (±$15,105)
Who rents and who owns in Milan
| Milan | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 31.6% (±7.0 points) | 38.4% (±0.8 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 824 (±210) | 57,782 (±1,330) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,781 (±178) | 92,768 (±1,301) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $41,853 (±$15,105) | $48,680 (±$2,201) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $107,909 (±$6,919) | $122,594 (±$3,157) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Milan, the renter share is not measurably different from Washtenaw County (38.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Washtenaw County, Milan ranks 7 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 192 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Milan has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.3% (±5.2 points) | 31.6% (±7.0 points) | +7.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $921 (±$45) | $1,162 (±$148) | +26.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $71,402 (±$7,127) | $96,949 (±$12,224) | +35.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Milan
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | — | 31.6% (±7.0 points) | — |
| York Charter Township | 3.7 mi | 2.6% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Milan Township | 3.7 mi | 7.9% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| London Township | 5.1 mi | 5.8% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Augusta Charter Township | 5.9 mi | 8.8% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Macon Township | 7.9 mi | 4.6% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Saline | 7.9 mi | 30.8% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dundee | 8.0 mi | 40.5% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saline Township | 8.4 mi | 5.0% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: York Charter Township, MI (2.6%), Milan Township, MI (7.9%), London Township, MI (5.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Washtenaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ypsilanti | 66.8% (±3.4 points) |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | 54.5% (±1.3 points) |
| 3 | Ypsilanti Charter Township | 41.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 4 | Pittsfield Charter Township | 38.3% (±2.3 points) |
| 5 | Chelsea | 37.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 6 | Ann Arbor Charter Township | 34.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 7 | Milan | 31.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 8 | Saline | 30.8% (±5.2 points) |
| 9 | Dexter | 22.8% (±7.1 points) |
| 10 | Northfield Township | 21.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 11 | Scio Township | 18.1% (±3.3 points) |
| 12 | Superior Charter Township | 17.8% (±4.3 points) |
| 13 | Manchester Township | 13.6% (±5.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Washtenaw County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Milan
How many renters are there in Milan?
Milan has an estimated 824 (±210) renting households, 31.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Milan?
In Milan, the share of households that rent went from 24.3% in 2015–2019 to 31.6% in 2020–2024 (+7.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Milan?
A renting household in Milan has 1.8 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Milan?
The median renting household in Milan, MI has an income of $41,853 (±$15,105) a year, against $107,909 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milan city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milan city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Milan city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Milan city, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Milan city, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Milan city, Michigan (place:53920, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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