How many renters in Montague, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.1% (±16.5 points) of renting households in Montague, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.1% (±16.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.9% (±13.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±8.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montague
| Share of income spent on rent | Montague | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 36.5% (±19.7 points) | 12.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±14.1 points) | 10.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±8.7 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±12.4 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±9.4 points) | 7.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.9% (±13.6 points) | 45.1% | 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.
Montague against Muskegon County, its state and the nation
| Montague | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.1% (±16.5 points) | 52.5% (±4.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.9% (±13.6 points) | 45.1% (±3.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±8.8 points) | 31.7% (±2.3 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,906 (±$10,222) | $34,726 (±$2,680) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $810 (±$159) | $1,028 (±$36) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Montague, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Muskegon County (52.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Muskegon County, Montague ranks 12 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 772 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 Montague
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague | — | 43.1% (±16.5 points) | — |
| Whitehall | 1.4 mi | 41.7% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montague Township | 1.8 mi | 18.2% (±93.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| White River Township | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±76.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall Township | 3.5 mi | 47.5% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitland Township | 4.9 mi | 4.5% (±35.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood Club | 6.1 mi | 7.0% (±46.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Oceana County) | 6.9 mi | 23.6% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rothbury | 7.3 mi | 23.5% (±73.2 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 Muskegon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Muskegon Charter Township | 55.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 7 | Fruitport Charter Township | 55.1% (±20.9 points) |
| 8 | Muskegon | 54.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 9 | Roosevelt Park | 49.5% (±15.2 points) |
| 10 | Whitehall Township | 47.5% (±41.0 points) |
| 11 | Laketon Township | 43.8% (±34.0 points) |
| 12 | Montague | 43.1% (±16.5 points) |
| 13 | Holton Township | 42.5% (±44.6 points) |
| 14 | Whitehall | 41.7% (±21.2 points) |
| 15 | Moorland Township | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 16 | North Muskegon | 32.0% (±21.8 points) |
| 17 | Blue Lake Township (Muskegon County) | 29.3% (±31.4 points) |
| 18 | Montague Township | 18.2% (±93.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Muskegon 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 Montague
Are renters in Montague rent-burdened?
43.1% of renting households in Montague 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 Montague spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montague, MI spends 27.3% (±8.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague 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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