How many renters in Sparta Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.3% (±15.6 points) of renting households in Sparta Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.3% (±15.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.3% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±5.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sparta Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Sparta Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.7% (±7.1 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±8.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.0% (±13.4 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±8.9 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±6.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.3% (±14.0 points) | 39.9% | 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.
Sparta Township against Kent County, its state and the nation
| Sparta Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.3% (±15.6 points) | 49.0% (±1.9 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.3% (±14.0 points) | 39.9% (±1.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±5.9 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,393 (±$10,821) | $50,123 (±$1,340) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $968 (±$52) | $1,243 (±$18) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Sparta Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kent County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kent County, Sparta Township ranks 19 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 750 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 Sparta Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Township | — | 44.3% (±15.6 points) | — |
| Kent City | 4.7 mi | 51.6% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Algoma Township | 5.6 mi | 64.1% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpine Township | 5.7 mi | 52.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casnovia | 5.7 mi | 25.0% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Ottawa County) | 6.0 mi | 33.1% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tyrone Township (Kent County) | 6.2 mi | 62.9% (±36.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casnovia Township | 7.9 mi | 8.6% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Solon Township (Kent County) | 8.4 mi | 0.0% (±88.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Casnovia Township, MI (8.6%).
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 Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Grandville | 51.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 14 | Grand Rapids | 49.1% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | Plainfield Charter Township | 47.3% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Gaines Charter Township | 47.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 17 | Byron Township | 46.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 18 | Kentwood | 45.6% (±5.5 points) |
| 19 | Sparta Township | 44.3% (±15.6 points) |
| 20 | Spencer Township | 44.1% (±43.5 points) |
| 21 | Walker | 43.4% (±9.3 points) |
| 22 | Ada Township | 38.6% (±31.0 points) |
| 23 | Courtland Township | 33.8% (±43.7 points) |
| 24 | Vergennes Township | 32.6% (±23.6 points) |
| 25 | Caledonia Township (Kent County) | 31.4% (±15.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kent County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Sparta Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Sparta.
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 Sparta Township
Are renters in Sparta Township rent-burdened?
44.3% of renting households in Sparta 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 Sparta Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sparta Township, MI spends 27.4% (±5.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta township, Kent County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparta township, Kent 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 Sparta township, Kent County, Michigan (county subdivision:75440, in state:26 county:081).
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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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