How many renters in Owosso, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.3% (±9.8 points) of renting households in Owosso, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.3% (±9.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.3% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.7% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Owosso
| Share of income spent on rent | Owosso | Shiawassee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±5.3 points) | 17.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±4.9 points) | 13.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±5.5 points) | 9.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±5.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±5.5 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.3% (±8.1 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Owosso against Shiawassee County, its state and the nation
| Owosso | Shiawassee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.3% (±9.8 points) | 46.6% (±5.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.3% (±8.1 points) | 38.8% (±4.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.7% (±3.1 points) | 28.6% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,797 (±$7,496) | $37,488 (±$2,828) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $784 (±$81) | $899 (±$51) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Owosso, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Shiawassee County (46.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Shiawassee County, Owosso ranks 8 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 611 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 Owosso
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso | — | 49.3% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Corunna | 3.1 mi | 48.6% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owosso Charter Township | 3.2 mi | 34.9% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia Charter Township | 3.7 mi | 54.8% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bennington Township | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±54.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township | 6.8 mi | 23.1% (±56.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiawassee Township | 6.8 mi | 13.7% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| Middlebury Township | 7.2 mi | 41.4% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Haven Township (Shiawassee County) | 7.6 mi | 100.0% (±48.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shiawassee Township, MI (13.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Haven Township (Shiawassee County), MI (100.0%).
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 Shiawassee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Perry Township | 78.3% (±27.4 points) |
| 3 | Laingsburg | 64.4% (±28.6 points) |
| 4 | Antrim Township | 62.5% (±63.0 points) |
| 5 | Burns Township | 57.3% (±30.0 points) |
| 6 | Caledonia Charter Township | 54.8% (±27.0 points) |
| 7 | Durand | 52.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 8 | Owosso | 49.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 9 | Corunna | 48.6% (±16.2 points) |
| 10 | Sciota Township | 48.0% (±70.6 points) |
| 11 | Middlebury Township | 41.4% (±26.8 points) |
| 12 | Perry | 39.5% (±21.2 points) |
| 13 | Venice Township | 35.7% (±34.4 points) |
| 14 | Owosso Charter Township | 34.9% (±27.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Shiawassee 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 Owosso
Are renters in Owosso rent-burdened?
49.3% of renting households in Owosso 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 Owosso spend on rent?
The median renting household in Owosso, MI spends 29.7% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owosso city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owosso city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owosso 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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