How many renters in Niles, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.8% (±9.5 points) of renting households in Niles, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.8% (±9.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±8.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Niles
| Share of income spent on rent | Niles | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±5.7 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.2% (±8.8 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.4% (±6.0 points) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.4% (±6.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±4.4 points) | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±8.4 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 against Berrien County, its state and the nation
| Niles | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.8% (±9.5 points) | 49.9% (±3.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±8.4 points) | 41.3% (±2.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±2.8 points) | 29.9% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,136 (±$11,342) | $35,627 (±$2,181) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $855 (±$34) | $942 (±$24) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Niles, 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 ranks 22 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 782 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | — | 42.8% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Niles Township | 2.2 mi | 56.6% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township | 4.4 mi | 51.0% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton Township (Cass County) | 4.8 mi | 45.0% (±47.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buchanan | 6.1 mi | 46.8% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bertrand Township | 6.9 mi | 100.0% (±121.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 7.3 mi | 49.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berrien Township | 7.5 mi | 56.7% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buchanan Township | 7.6 mi | 100.0% (±61.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 | Oronoko Charter Township | 42.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 22 | Niles | 42.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 23 | Lincoln Charter Township | 40.4% (±10.4 points) |
| 24 | Bridgman | 40.3% (±14.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Watervliet | 39.3% (±20.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Royalton Township | 39.3% (±47.9 points) |
| 27 | St. Joseph | 32.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 28 | Pipestone Township | 27.7% (±43.8 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
Are renters in Niles rent-burdened?
42.8% of renting households in Niles 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Niles, MI spends 27.7% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles 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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