How many renters in South Haven, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.3% (±17.1 points) of renting households in South Haven, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.3% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.3% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Haven
| Share of income spent on rent | South Haven | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±9.1 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±12.9 points) | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.6% (±6.8 points) | 13.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±10.8 points) | 15.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±10.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.3% (±13.7 points) | 38.9% | 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.
South Haven against Van Buren County, its state and the nation
| South Haven | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.3% (±17.1 points) | 48.2% (±5.5 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.3% (±13.7 points) | 38.9% (±4.9 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±5.8 points) | 29.4% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,977 (±$13,998) | $34,523 (±$2,995) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $834 (±$153) | $870 (±$37) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In South Haven, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Van Buren County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Van Buren County, South Haven ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 661 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 South Haven
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven | — | 47.3% (±17.1 points) | — |
| South Haven Charter Township | 2.7 mi | 85.0% (±13.8 points) | Higher |
| Casco Township (Allegan County) | 5.4 mi | 22.7% (±70.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | 5.6 mi | 58.6% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Covert Township | 8.2 mi | 76.8% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Township | 9.5 mi | 66.7% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor | 10 mi | 61.5% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Allegan County) | 11 mi | 33.7% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Breedsville | 11 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Haven Charter Township, MI (85.0%).
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 Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Columbia Township (Van Buren County) | 75.0% (±32.7 points) |
| 6 | Bangor Township | 66.7% (±38.8 points) |
| 7 | Bangor | 61.5% (±14.9 points) |
| 8 | Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | 58.6% (±26.5 points) |
| 9 | Antwerp Township | 48.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 10 | Pine Grove Township | 48.0% (±38.0 points) |
| 11 | South Haven | 47.3% (±17.1 points) |
| 12 | Lawrence Township | 46.7% (±26.6 points) |
| 13 | Almena Township | 44.9% (±27.6 points) |
| 14 | Waverly Township (Van Buren County) | 43.5% (±35.1 points) |
| 15 | Hartford | 39.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 16 | Keeler Township | 39.2% (±49.6 points) |
| 17 | Gobles | 35.7% (±19.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Van Buren 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 South Haven
Are renters in South Haven rent-burdened?
47.3% of renting households in South Haven 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 South Haven spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Haven, MI spends 28.9% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Haven city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Haven city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Haven 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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