How many renters in Royal Oak, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.4% (±5.0 points) of renting households in Royal Oak, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.4% (±5.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.0% (±4.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.1% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Royal Oak
| Share of income spent on rent | Royal Oak | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.4% (±3.6 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.3% (±3.6 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.2% (±2.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±2.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±1.9 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.0% (±4.6 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.
Royal Oak against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Royal Oak | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.4% (±5.0 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.0% (±4.6 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.1% (±1.4 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,349 (±$6,700) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,381 (±$47) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Royal Oak, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in 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, Royal Oak ranks 40 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 981 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 Royal Oak
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | — | 34.4% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Berkley | 1.7 mi | 36.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Woods | 1.9 mi | 0.0% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clawson | 2.0 mi | 36.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.6 mi | 0.0% (±74.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Heights | 2.6 mi | 41.3% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 3.3 mi | 49.6% (±8.3 points) | Higher |
| Ferndale | 3.5 mi | 36.8% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lathrup Village | 3.9 mi | 14.8% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lathrup Village, MI (14.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Park, MI (49.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Birmingham | 39.6% (±9.7 points) |
| 35 | Orion Charter Township | 39.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 36 | Novi | 38.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 37 | Ferndale | 36.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 38 | Berkley | 36.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 39 | Clawson | 36.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Royal Oak | 34.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Troy | 34.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 42 | Independence Charter Township | 31.9% (±9.6 points) |
| 43 | Bloomfield Charter Township | 29.8% (±9.8 points) |
| 44 | Farmington | 24.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 45 | Lathrup Village | 14.8% (±18.2 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Huntington Woods | 0.0% (±48.5 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 Royal Oak
Are renters in Royal Oak rent-burdened?
34.4% of renting households in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak spend on rent?
The median renting household in Royal Oak, MI spends 23.1% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Oak city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Oak city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Oak 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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