How many renters in Sandusky, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.1% (±13.5 points) of renting households in Sandusky, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.1% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.8% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sandusky
| Share of income spent on rent | Sandusky | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.9% (±9.5 points) | 16.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±6.4 points) | 12.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±8.0 points) | 10.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.6% (±11.1 points) | 15.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.3% (±8.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.8% (±10.6 points) | 35.1% | 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.
Sandusky against Sanilac County, its state and the nation
| Sandusky | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.1% (±13.5 points) | 44.9% (±5.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.8% (±10.6 points) | 35.1% (±4.3 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±2.9 points) | 28.4% (±1.4 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,295 (±$4,191) | $36,277 (±$2,432) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $784 (±$41) | $807 (±$30) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Sandusky, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sanilac County (44.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sanilac County, Sandusky ranks 12 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 721 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 Sandusky
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | — | 45.1% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Watertown Township (Sanilac County) | 3.8 mi | 16.0% (±17.8 points) | Lower |
| Custer Township (Sanilac County) | 3.9 mi | 37.2% (±49.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmer Township (Sanilac County) | 5.3 mi | 27.3% (±92.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moore Township | 5.7 mi | 18.2% (±65.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carsonville | 8.0 mi | 45.3% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgehampton Township | 8.3 mi | 38.6% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Sanilac County) | 8.3 mi | 53.8% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deckerville | 8.6 mi | 29.5% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Watertown Township (Sanilac County), MI (16.0%).
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 Sanilac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brown City | 53.9% (±18.4 points) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Sanilac County) | 53.8% (±19.5 points) |
| 8 | Lexington Township | 53.5% (±21.9 points) |
| 9 | Minden Township | 52.9% (±73.8 points) |
| 10 | Speaker Township | 51.9% (±64.9 points) |
| 11 | Flynn Township | 46.7% (±50.7 points) |
| 12 | Sandusky | 45.1% (±13.5 points) |
| 13 | Marlette | 40.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 14 | Bridgehampton Township | 38.6% (±23.1 points) |
| 15 | Elk Township (Sanilac County) | 38.2% (±23.7 points) |
| 16 | Worth Township | 37.3% (±54.6 points) |
| 17 | Custer Township (Sanilac County) | 37.2% (±49.9 points) |
| 18 | Sanilac Township | 35.7% (±23.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sanilac 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 Sandusky
Are renters in Sandusky rent-burdened?
45.1% of renting households in Sandusky 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 Sandusky spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sandusky, MI spends 28.7% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandusky city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandusky city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandusky 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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