What percentage of people rent in Pentland Township, MI?
16.1% (±6.1 points) of the occupied homes in Pentland Township, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 104 renting households against 543 that own their home.
In Pentland Township, the share of households that rent went from 13.7% in 2015–2019 to 16.1% in 2020–2024 (+2.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 16.1% (±6.1 points)
- Renting households
- 104 (±45)
- Median renter income
- $21,250 (±$18,914)
Who rents and who owns in Pentland Township
| Pentland Township | Luce County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 16.1% (±6.1 points) | 17.4% (±4.0 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 104 (±45) | 428 (±100) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 543 (±63) | 2,027 (±155) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.4) | 1.9 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $21,250 (±$18,914) | $24,679 (±$5,925) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $69,964 (±$9,691) | $62,801 (±$6,688) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Pentland Township, the renter share is not measurably different from Luce County (17.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (26.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Luce County, Pentland Township ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 509 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Pentland Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 13.7% (±4.8 points) | 16.1% (±6.1 points) | +2.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $680 (±$52) | $692 (±$48) | +1.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $56,413 (±$5,826) | $68,607 (±$5,877) | +21.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Pentland Township
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Township | — | 16.1% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Newberry | 5.9 mi | 27.6% (±7.9 points) | Higher |
| Garfield Township (Mackinac County) | 8.5 mi | 19.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson Township (Mackinac County) | 10 mi | 2.8% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Hulbert Township | 12 mi | 12.5% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakefield Township (Luce County) | 15 mi | 8.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| McMillan Township (Luce County) | 16 mi | 22.2% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus Township (Luce County) | 17 mi | 24.8% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hendricks Township | 17 mi | 28.6% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hudson Township (Mackinac County), MI (2.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newberry, MI (27.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Luce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Township (Luce County) | 24.8% (±18.6 points) |
| 2 | McMillan Township (Luce County) | 22.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 3 | Pentland Township | 16.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 | Lakefield Township (Luce County) | 8.4% (±6.4 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pentland Township
How many renters are there in Pentland Township?
Pentland Township has an estimated 104 (±45) renting households, 16.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Pentland Township?
In Pentland Township, the share of households that rent went from 13.7% in 2015–2019 to 16.1% in 2020–2024 (+2.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Pentland Township?
A renting household in Pentland Township has 2.1 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Pentland Township?
The median renting household in Pentland Township, MI has an income of $21,250 (±$18,914) a year, against $69,964 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pentland township, Luce County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pentland township, Luce County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pentland township, Luce County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pentland township, Luce County, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pentland township, Luce County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Pentland township, Luce County, Michigan (county subdivision:63500, in state:26 county:095).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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