How many renters in Montrose, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.3% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Montrose, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.3% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.1% (±13.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.8% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montrose
| Share of income spent on rent | Montrose | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±7.1 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.2% (±11.0 points) | 10.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 29.7% (±21.0 points) | 12.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 10.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.2% (±13.4 points) | 8.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.1% (±13.0 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.
Montrose against Genesee County, its state and the nation
| Montrose | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.3% (±18.7 points) | 52.6% (±2.6 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.1% (±13.0 points) | 44.3% (±2.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.8% (±4.7 points) | 31.6% (±1.3 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,521 (±$11,721) | $37,148 (±$1,164) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $822 (±$57) | $989 (±$19) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Montrose, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Genesee County (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Genesee County, Montrose ranks 22 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 838 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 Montrose
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | — | 40.3% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Montrose Charter Township | 1.2 mi | 75.7% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burt | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±79.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Grove Township (Saginaw County) | 5.0 mi | 62.7% (±51.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Lothrop | 5.6 mi | 29.6% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flushing Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 59.1% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taymouth Township | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±56.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna Charter Township | 6.7 mi | 55.1% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Birch Run | 7.2 mi | 29.7% (±11.0 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 Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Flint Charter Township | 48.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 17 | Mundy Township | 46.7% (±19.9 points) |
| 18 | Flushing | 46.5% (±19.7 points) |
| 19 | Clio | 43.6% (±15.7 points) |
| 20 | Grand Blanc | 43.5% (±14.2 points) |
| 21 | Forest Township (Genesee County) | 42.4% (±21.7 points) |
| 22 | Montrose | 40.3% (±18.7 points) |
| 23 | Grand Blanc Charter Township | 39.3% (±8.2 points) |
| 24 | Thetford Township | 36.0% (±23.9 points) |
| 25 | Gaines Township | 35.5% (±23.7 points) |
| 26 | Atlas Township | 32.0% (±29.2 points) |
| 27 | Linden | 26.7% (±30.8 points) |
| 28 | Argentine Township | 25.1% (±24.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Genesee 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 Montrose
Are renters in Montrose rent-burdened?
40.3% of renting households in Montrose 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 Montrose spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montrose, MI spends 23.8% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose 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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