How many renters in Rochester Hills, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.1% (±4.8 points) of renting households in Rochester Hills, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.1% (±4.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.7% (±4.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.0% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rochester Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Rochester Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.5% (±5.1 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±2.4 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±3.3 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±3.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±2.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.7% (±4.2 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.
Rochester Hills against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Rochester Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.1% (±4.8 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.7% (±4.2 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.0% (±1.4 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,291 (±$5,725) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,644 (±$61) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Rochester Hills, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Oakland County (44.7%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Oakland County, Rochester Hills ranks 29 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 817 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 Rochester Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills | — | 41.1% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Rochester | 2.6 mi | 46.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn Hills | 4.4 mi | 40.5% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 5.5 mi | 34.4% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Charter Township | 6.2 mi | 64.7% (±18.9 points) | Higher |
| Shelby Charter Township | 6.3 mi | 51.5% (±7.6 points) | Higher |
| Pontiac | 6.6 mi | 55.1% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Bloomfield Hills | 7.2 mi | 56.1% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Utica | 7.3 mi | 55.8% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakland Charter Township, MI (64.7%), Shelby Charter Township, MI (51.5%), Pontiac, MI (55.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 27 | Farmington Hills | 43.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 28 | Madison Heights | 41.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 29 | Rochester Hills | 41.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 30 | Auburn Hills | 40.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 | South Lyon | 40.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 32 | Commerce Charter Township | 40.1% (±9.5 points) |
| 33 | Hazel Park | 40.0% (±10.3 points) |
| 34 | Birmingham | 39.6% (±9.7 points) |
| 35 | Orion Charter Township | 39.5% (±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 Rochester Hills
Are renters in Rochester Hills rent-burdened?
41.1% of renting households in Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rochester Hills, MI spends 27.0% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester Hills city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester Hills city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester Hills city, Michigan
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 Rochester Hills city, Michigan (place:69035, in state:26).
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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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