How many renters in Saginaw, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.6% (±5.1 points) of renting households in Saginaw, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.6% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.3% (±4.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.4% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Saginaw
| Share of income spent on rent | Saginaw | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±3.7 points) | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±2.5 points) | 10.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±2.7 points) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±2.2 points) | 9.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±2.5 points) | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.3% (±4.4 points) | 45.6% | 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.
Saginaw against Saginaw County, its state and the nation
| Saginaw | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.6% (±5.1 points) | 55.0% (±3.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.3% (±4.4 points) | 45.6% (±3.2 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.4% (±3.9 points) | 32.7% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,862 (±$2,352) | $31,977 (±$2,925) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $922 (±$23) | $947 (±$19) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Saginaw, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Saginaw County (55.0%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Saginaw County, Saginaw ranks 7 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 253 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 Saginaw
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | — | 63.6% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Buena Vista | 2.5 mi | 70.5% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carrollton Township | 2.8 mi | 87.3% (±34.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saginaw Charter Township | 4.2 mi | 45.8% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Zilwaukee | 4.6 mi | 28.4% (±19.6 points) | Lower |
| Bridgeport | 4.8 mi | 49.8% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Vista Charter Township | 5.1 mi | 67.3% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spaulding Township | 5.7 mi | 100.0% (±70.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kochville Township | 6.2 mi | 76.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saginaw Charter Township, MI (45.8%), Zilwaukee, MI (28.4%).
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 Saginaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaulding Township | 100.0% (±70.7 points) |
| 2 | Carrollton Township | 87.3% (±34.8 points) |
| 3 | Swan Creek Township | 78.3% (±77.6 points) |
| 4 | Kochville Township | 76.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 5 | Jonesfield Township | 73.1% (±31.1 points) |
| 6 | Buena Vista Charter Township | 67.3% (±19.3 points) |
| 7 | Saginaw | 63.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 8 | St. Charles Township | 63.5% (±29.8 points) |
| 9 | Maple Grove Township (Saginaw County) | 62.7% (±51.6 points) |
| 10 | Chapin Township | 57.1% (±30.3 points) |
| 11 | Thomas Township | 51.7% (±20.7 points) |
| 12 | Marion Township (Saginaw County) | 50.0% (±67.9 points) |
| 13 | Bridgeport Charter Township | 49.7% (±19.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Saginaw 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 Saginaw
Are renters in Saginaw rent-burdened?
63.6% of renting households in Saginaw 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 Saginaw spend on rent?
The median renting household in Saginaw, MI spends 39.4% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saginaw city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saginaw city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saginaw 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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