How many renters in Shelby Charter Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.5% (±7.6 points) of renting households in Shelby Charter Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.5% (±7.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.0% (±6.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.7% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shelby Charter Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Shelby Charter Township | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±3.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±3.7 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±4.1 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±5.0 points) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±3.7 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.0% (±6.6 points) | 40.5% | 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.
Shelby Charter Township against Macomb County, its state and the nation
| Shelby Charter Township | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.5% (±7.6 points) | 50.9% (±2.0 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.0% (±6.6 points) | 40.5% (±1.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.7% (±3.1 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,762 (±$7,700) | $47,834 (±$1,685) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,346 (±$45) | $1,211 (±$13) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Shelby Charter Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Macomb County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Macomb County, Shelby Charter Township ranks 13 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 539 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 Shelby Charter Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Charter Township | — | 51.5% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Utica | 3.1 mi | 55.8% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 4.3 mi | 46.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macomb Township | 6.1 mi | 38.8% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester Hills | 6.3 mi | 41.1% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Sterling Heights | 6.4 mi | 56.9% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Charter Township | 6.4 mi | 34.8% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Oakland Charter Township | 8.1 mi | 64.7% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 8.3 mi | 34.4% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rochester Hills, MI (41.1%), Washington Charter Township, MI (34.8%), Troy, MI (34.4%).
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 Macomb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Eastpointe | 55.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Warren | 55.9% (±5.1 points) |
| 9 | Utica | 55.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Roseville | 54.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Memphis | 53.7% (±24.8 points) |
| 12 | Lenox Township | 51.9% (±22.1 points) |
| 13 | Shelby Charter Township | 51.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | 49.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 15 | St. Clair Shores | 46.5% (±6.1 points) |
| 16 | Clinton Charter Township | 44.5% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | Harrison Charter Township | 42.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 18 | Fraser | 42.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 19 | Center Line | 41.6% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Macomb 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 Shelby Charter Township
Are renters in Shelby Charter Township rent-burdened?
51.5% of renting households in Shelby Charter Township 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 Shelby Charter Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shelby Charter Township, MI spends 30.7% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby charter township, Macomb County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby charter township, Macomb County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby charter township, Macomb County, 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 Shelby charter township, Macomb County, Michigan (county subdivision:72820, in state:26 county:099).
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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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