How many renters in Portage, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.9% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Portage, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.9% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.1% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Portage
| Share of income spent on rent | Portage | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±3.6 points) | 12.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±5.2 points) | 11.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±3.9 points) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±3.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±3.5 points) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.1% (±5.1 points) | 44.3% | 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.
Portage against Kalamazoo County, its state and the nation
| Portage | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.9% (±6.2 points) | 52.1% (±2.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.1% (±5.1 points) | 44.3% (±2.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±1.9 points) | 31.3% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,125 (±$6,042) | $42,263 (±$2,034) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,133 (±$43) | $1,093 (±$21) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Portage, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Kalamazoo County (52.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Kalamazoo County, Portage ranks 12 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 778 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 Portage
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | — | 42.9% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Kalamazoo | 5.4 mi | 56.2% (±4.3 points) | Higher |
| Vicksburg | 5.8 mi | 35.0% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Texas Charter Township | 5.9 mi | 21.6% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 5.9 mi | 34.8% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pavilion Township | 5.9 mi | 12.3% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
| Schoolcraft | 5.9 mi | 53.9% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood | 7.6 mi | 65.2% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| Eastwood | 7.7 mi | 55.9% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Texas Charter Township, MI (21.6%), Pavilion Township, MI (12.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kalamazoo, MI (56.2%), Westwood, MI (65.2%).
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 Kalamazoo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Richland Township (Kalamazoo County) | 51.7% (±19.8 points) |
| 7 | Climax Township | 50.8% (±29.9 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Brady Township (Kalamazoo County) | 50.0% (±45.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Charleston Township | 50.0% (±33.4 points) |
| 10 | Comstock Charter Township | 46.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 11 | Parchment | 43.6% (±25.8 points) |
| 12 | Portage | 42.9% (±6.2 points) |
| 13 | Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 34.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 14 | Cooper Charter Township | 27.2% (±13.2 points) |
| 15 | Texas Charter Township | 21.6% (±18.2 points) |
| 16 | Ross Township | 14.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 17 | Pavilion Township | 12.3% (±17.1 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Prairie Ronde Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Kalamazoo 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 Portage
Are renters in Portage rent-burdened?
42.9% of renting households in Portage 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 Portage spend on rent?
The median renting household in Portage, MI spends 27.3% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage 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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