How many renters in Port Huron, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.2% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Port Huron, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.2% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.5% (±6.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.6% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Port Huron
| Share of income spent on rent | Port Huron | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±2.6 points) | 11.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.7% (±2.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±3.1 points) | 10.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±2.5 points) | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.7% (±3.8 points) | 10.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.5% (±6.1 points) | 44.7% | 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.
Port Huron against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| Port Huron | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.2% (±7.2 points) | 55.2% (±4.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.5% (±6.1 points) | 44.7% (±3.5 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.6% (±3.6 points) | 32.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,379 (±$3,037) | $36,662 (±$2,773) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $982 (±$38) | $1,029 (±$25) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Port Huron, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in St. Clair County (55.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Clair County, Port Huron ranks 3 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 224 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 Port Huron
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron | — | 65.2% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Port Huron Charter Township | 2.6 mi | 51.9% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Gratiot Charter Township | 4.5 mi | 57.6% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marysville | 6.4 mi | 49.6% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kimball Township | 7.1 mi | 49.4% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clyde Township (St. Clair County) | 7.7 mi | 4.1% (±16.3 points) | Lower |
| Burtchville Township | 9.6 mi | 61.7% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clair Township | 11 mi | 29.2% (±20.5 points) | Lower |
| Grant Township (St. Clair County) | 12 mi | 28.5% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clyde Township (St. Clair County), MI (4.1%), St. Clair Township, MI (29.2%), Grant Township (St. Clair County), MI (28.5%).
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 St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wales Township | 69.5% (±47.5 points) |
| 2 | Algonac | 66.6% (±21.1 points) |
| 3 | Port Huron | 65.2% (±7.2 points) |
| 4 | Ira Township | 64.2% (±25.5 points) |
| 5 | East China Township | 63.3% (±30.4 points) |
| 6 | Casco Township (St. Clair County) | 62.5% (±44.8 points) |
| 7 | Burtchville Township | 61.7% (±28.0 points) |
| 8 | Fort Gratiot Charter Township | 57.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 | Kenockee Township | 53.8% (±95.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 29 places in St. Clair 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 Port Huron
Are renters in Port Huron rent-burdened?
65.2% of renting households in Port Huron 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 Port Huron spend on rent?
The median renting household in Port Huron, MI spends 36.6% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Huron city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Huron city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Huron 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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