How many renters in New Buffalo, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±23.7 points) of renting households in New Buffalo, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±23.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.6% (±22.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±22.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Buffalo
| Share of income spent on rent | New Buffalo | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.5% (±12.5 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.6% (±1.6 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.0% (±17.4 points) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.3% (±5.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±8.1 points) | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.6% (±22.3 points) | 41.3% | 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.
New Buffalo against Berrien County, its state and the nation
| New Buffalo | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±23.7 points) | 49.9% (±3.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.6% (±22.3 points) | 41.3% (±2.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±22.2 points) | 29.9% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $35,627 (±$2,181) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,042 (±$212) | $942 (±$24) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In New Buffalo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Berrien County (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Berrien County, New Buffalo ranks 14 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 501 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 New Buffalo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo | — | 52.6% (±23.7 points) | — |
| New Buffalo Township | 1.2 mi | 76.1% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Beach | 2.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana Shores | 4.6 mi | 40.0% (±106.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 5.0 mi | 48.3% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 6.4 mi | 42.9% (±115.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Three Oaks Township | 6.4 mi | 47.0% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Three Oaks | 6.6 mi | 47.0% (±17.1 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 Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Coloma Charter Township | 63.4% (±25.2 points) |
| 9 | Weesaw Township | 58.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 10 | St. Joseph Charter Township | 57.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 11 | Berrien Township | 56.7% (±22.7 points) |
| 12 | Niles Township | 56.6% (±17.8 points) |
| 13 | Benton Charter Township | 54.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 14 | New Buffalo | 52.6% (±23.7 points) |
| 15 | Baroda Township | 52.5% (±24.9 points) |
| 16 | Hagar Township | 52.1% (±33.4 points) |
| 17 | Sodus Township | 51.5% (±47.1 points) |
| 18 | Three Oaks Township | 47.0% (±17.1 points) |
| 19 | Buchanan | 46.8% (±22.8 points) |
| 20 | Chikaming Township | 44.4% (±55.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Berrien 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 New Buffalo
Are renters in New Buffalo rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Buffalo, MI spends 31.9% (±22.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Buffalo city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Buffalo city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Buffalo 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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