How many renters in Morton Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
74.1% (±24.1 points) of renting households in Morton Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 74.1% (±24.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 65.7% (±21.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Morton Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Morton Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.9% (±7.0 points) | 14.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.0% (±16.9 points) | 8.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 15.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±11.0 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 65.7% (±21.4 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.
Morton Township against Mecosta County, its state and the nation
| Morton Township | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 74.1% (±24.1 points) | 52.1% (±6.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 65.7% (±21.4 points) | 41.7% (±5.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 31.0% (±2.4 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $17,358 (±$6,001) | $33,794 (±$4,377) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $921 (±$167) | $934 (±$42) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Morton 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, Morton Township ranks 3 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 140 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 Morton Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Township | — | 74.1% (±24.1 points) | — |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±80.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 5.9 mi | 29.0% (±22.0 points) | Lower |
| Martiny Township | 6.3 mi | 17.9% (±49.4 points) | Lower |
| Hinton Township | 6.6 mi | 56.5% (±71.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 8.2 mi | 20.8% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millbrook Township | 8.2 mi | 69.0% (±60.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 8.6 mi | 75.6% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 9.3 mi | 77.9% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wheatland Township (Mecosta County), MI (29.0%), Martiny Township, MI (17.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan Township (Mecosta County) | 77.9% (±37.7 points) |
| 2 | Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 75.6% (±52.8 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Mecosta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Morton Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Canadian Lakes, Mecosta.
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 Morton Township
Are renters in Morton Township rent-burdened?
74.1% of renting households in Morton 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 Morton Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Morton Township, MI spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morton township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morton township, Mecosta County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morton 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 Morton township, Mecosta County, Michigan (county subdivision:55600, 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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