How many renters in Niles Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.6% (±17.8 points) of renting households in Niles Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.6% (±17.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.6% (±16.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.2% (±16.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Niles Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Niles Township | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±9.2 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±8.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.8% (±6.0 points) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±11.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±6.3 points) | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.6% (±16.7 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.
Niles Township against Berrien County, its state and the nation
| Niles Township | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.6% (±17.8 points) | 49.9% (±3.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.6% (±16.7 points) | 41.3% (±2.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.2% (±16.1 points) | 29.9% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,734 (±$17,075) | $35,627 (±$2,181) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $981 (±$84) | $942 (±$24) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Niles Township, 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, Niles Township ranks 12 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 377 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 Niles Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Township | — | 56.6% (±17.8 points) | — |
| Niles | 2.2 mi | 42.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buchanan | 4.6 mi | 46.8% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buchanan Township | 5.7 mi | 100.0% (±61.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berrien Township | 5.9 mi | 56.7% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township | 6.0 mi | 51.0% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bertrand Township | 6.3 mi | 100.0% (±121.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton Township (Cass County) | 7.0 mi | 45.0% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berrien Springs | 7.1 mi | 34.4% (±16.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Benton Harbor | 66.1% (±10.9 points) |
| 7 | Watervliet Township | 65.1% (±21.1 points) |
| 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) |
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 Niles Township
Are renters in Niles Township rent-burdened?
56.6% of renting households in Niles 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 Niles Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Niles Township, MI spends 36.2% (±16.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles township, Berrien County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles township, Berrien County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles township, Berrien 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 Niles township, Berrien County, Michigan (county subdivision:57780, in state:26 county:021).
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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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