How many renters in Oak Park, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.6% (±8.3 points) of renting households in Oak Park, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.6% (±8.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±7.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oak Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Oak Park | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.5% (±5.4 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±4.4 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±6.4 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.2% (±2.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±4.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±7.2 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Oak Park against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Oak Park | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.6% (±8.3 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±7.2 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±6.2 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,798 (±$9,120) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,396 (±$85) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Oak Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Oakland County (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Oakland County, Oak Park ranks 20 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 604 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 Oak Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park | — | 49.6% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Huntington Woods | 1.4 mi | 0.0% (±48.5 points) | Lower |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 1.5 mi | 59.5% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±74.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 2.3 mi | 36.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 2.6 mi | 36.8% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Lathrup Village | 3.0 mi | 14.8% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Royal Oak | 3.3 mi | 34.4% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Southfield | 4.0 mi | 54.7% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huntington Woods, MI (0.0%), Ferndale, MI (36.8%), Lathrup Village, MI (14.8%).
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 Oakland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Pontiac | 55.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 15 | Walled Lake | 55.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 16 | Southfield | 54.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | Brandon Charter Township | 53.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 18 | Waterford Charter Township | 50.3% (±5.3 points) |
| 19 | Springfield Charter Township | 50.2% (±28.0 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Oak Park | 49.6% (±8.3 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Lyon Charter Township | 49.6% (±16.1 points) |
| 22 | Sylvan Lake | 49.4% (±23.8 points) |
| 23 | Southfield Township | 48.0% (±33.8 points) |
| 24 | Rochester | 46.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 25 | Holly Township | 46.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 26 | Wixom | 43.4% (±8.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Oakland 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 Oak Park
Are renters in Oak Park rent-burdened?
49.6% of renting households in Oak Park 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 Oak Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oak Park, MI spends 29.6% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Park city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Park city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Park 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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