How many renters in Southfield, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±4.9 points) of renting households in Southfield, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±4.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.1% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.7% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Southfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Southfield | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±2.6 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±2.1 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±3.3 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±2.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±2.0 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.1% (±4.5 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Southfield against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Southfield | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±4.9 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.1% (±4.5 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.7% (±2.5 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,673 (±$4,281) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,340 (±$28) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Southfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Oakland County (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Oakland County, Southfield ranks 16 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 436 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 Southfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield | — | 54.7% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Lathrup Village | 2.0 mi | 14.8% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Bingham Farms | 3.1 mi | 100.0% (±111.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southfield Township | 3.2 mi | 48.0% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly Hills | 3.5 mi | 44.1% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 3.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 4.0 mi | 49.6% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 4.1 mi | 36.6% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Huntington Woods | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±48.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lathrup Village, MI (14.8%), Berkley, MI (36.6%), Huntington Woods, MI (0.0%).
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 Oakland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Milford Charter Township | 56.9% (±17.1 points) |
| 11 | Village of Clarkston | 56.6% (±18.1 points) |
| 12 | West Bloomfield Charter Township | 56.3% (±8.5 points) |
| 13 | Bloomfield Hills | 56.1% (±33.6 points) |
| 14 | Pontiac | 55.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 15 | Walled Lake | 55.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 16 | Southfield | 54.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | Brandon Charter Township | 53.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 18 | Waterford Charter Township | 50.3% (±5.3 points) |
| 19 | Springfield Charter Township | 50.2% (±28.0 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Oak Park | 49.6% (±8.3 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Lyon Charter Township | 49.6% (±16.1 points) |
| 22 | Sylvan Lake | 49.4% (±23.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Oakland 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Southfield
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Southfield, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Southfield beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Southfield, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Southfield
Are renters in Southfield rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in Southfield 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 Southfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Southfield, MI spends 32.7% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southfield city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southfield city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southfield city, 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 Southfield city, Michigan (place:74900, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Southfield at a glance
- Median rent in Southfield
- Rent by bedrooms in Southfield
- Renters and owners in Southfield
- Income and affordability in Southfield
- Home values in Southfield
- Homeowner costs in Southfield
- Property taxes in Southfield
- Types of homes in Southfield
- Bedrooms in Southfield
- Age of homes in Southfield
- Vacancy rate in Southfield
- Heating fuel in Southfield
- Commute and cars in Southfield
- Crime reported to police in Southfield
- Population growth in Southfield
- How long people stay in Southfield
- Crowding and facilities in Southfield
- Fair Market Rent in Southfield
- Michigan landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Oakland County
- Michigan places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Michigan