How many renters in Shelby Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
26.9% (±11.3 points) of renting households in Shelby Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 26.9% (±11.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.5% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.3% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shelby Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Shelby Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.4% (±13.0 points) | 19.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.1% (±11.1 points) | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.6% (±11.5 points) | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.0% (±9.3 points) | 18.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.4% (±4.9 points) | 7.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.5% (±10.2 points) | 29.7% | 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 Township against Oceana County, its state and the nation
| Shelby Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 26.9% (±11.3 points) | 37.2% (±5.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.5% (±10.2 points) | 29.7% (±4.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.3% (±4.3 points) | 26.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,292 (±$3,392) | $36,368 (±$2,479) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $697 (±$116) | $759 (±$41) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Shelby Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Oceana County (37.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Oceana County, Shelby Township ranks 13 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1134 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 Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Township | — | 26.9% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Hart Township | 5.4 mi | 51.4% (±18.5 points) | Higher |
| Ferry Township | 5.5 mi | 12.5% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rothbury | 6.4 mi | 23.5% (±73.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hart | 6.4 mi | 35.3% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Oceana County) | 6.7 mi | 23.6% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benona Township | 7.0 mi | 40.9% (±68.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claybanks Township | 8.0 mi | 62.5% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elbridge Township | 8.3 mi | 23.1% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hart Township, MI (51.4%).
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 Oceana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pentwater Township | 47.6% (±31.5 points) |
| 8 | Benona Township | 40.9% (±68.9 points) |
| 9 | Leavitt Township | 39.4% (±28.7 points) |
| 10 | Hart | 35.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 11 | Weare Township | 35.0% (±60.0 points) |
| 12 | Crystal Township (Oceana County) | 33.3% (±88.4 points) |
| 13 | Shelby Township | 26.9% (±11.3 points) |
| 14 | Grant Township (Oceana County) | 23.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 15 | Elbridge Township | 23.1% (±28.9 points) |
| 16 | Ferry Township | 12.5% (±44.9 points) |
| 17 | Otto Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Oceana County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Shelby Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: New Era, Shelby.
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 Township
Are renters in Shelby Township rent-burdened?
26.9% of renting households in Shelby 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 Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shelby Township, MI spends 23.3% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby township, Oceana 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 township, Oceana County, Michigan (county subdivision:72860, in state:26 county:127).
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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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