How many renters in Romulus, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.8% (±10.2 points) of renting households in Romulus, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.8% (±10.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.1% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Romulus
| Share of income spent on rent | Romulus | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±6.5 points) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.7% (±4.0 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.9% (±7.2 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±5.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.4% (±4.6 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±9.1 points) | 45.3% | 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.
Romulus against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Romulus | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.8% (±10.2 points) | 54.4% (±1.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±9.1 points) | 45.3% (±1.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.1% (±5.8 points) | 32.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,185 (±$10,416) | $37,565 (±$847) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,049 (±$109) | $1,132 (±$8) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Romulus, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wayne County (54.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Romulus ranks 17 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 701 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 Romulus
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus | — | 45.8% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Wayne | 3.9 mi | 55.2% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor | 5.0 mi | 44.7% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inkster | 5.4 mi | 56.2% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huron Charter Township | 5.5 mi | 24.9% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Charter Township | 6.1 mi | 45.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belleville | 6.2 mi | 48.6% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westland | 6.6 mi | 47.8% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 7.1 mi | 42.1% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dearborn Heights | 52.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 12 | Brownstown Charter Township | 51.7% (±12.5 points) |
| 13 | Hamtramck | 51.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 14 | Belleville | 48.6% (±19.9 points) |
| 15 | Westland | 47.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 16 | Lincoln Park | 46.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 17 | Romulus | 45.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 18 | Van Buren Charter Township | 45.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 19 | Taylor | 44.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Harper Woods | 44.4% (±11.4 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Plymouth Charter Township | 44.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 22 | Wyandotte | 43.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 23 | Gibraltar | 42.9% (±24.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Wayne 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 Romulus
Are renters in Romulus rent-burdened?
45.8% of renting households in Romulus 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 Romulus spend on rent?
The median renting household in Romulus, MI spends 27.1% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Romulus city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Romulus city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Romulus 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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