How many renters in Spring Lake Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.3% (±12.3 points) of renting households in Spring Lake Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.3% (±12.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.3% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Spring Lake Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Spring Lake Township | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.1% (±8.3 points) | 14.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.7% (±4.4 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.5% (±7.8 points) | 14.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±7.2 points) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±7.0 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.3% (±10.1 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Spring Lake Township against Ottawa County, its state and the nation
| Spring Lake Township | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.3% (±12.3 points) | 49.5% (±3.6 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.3% (±10.1 points) | 39.8% (±3.2 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±3.6 points) | 29.7% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,776 (±$12,413) | $51,256 (±$2,924) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,287 (±$76) | $1,211 (±$30) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Spring Lake Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ottawa County (49.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ottawa County, Spring Lake 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 716 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 Spring Lake Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Township | — | 45.3% (±12.3 points) | — |
| Grand Haven | 1.2 mi | 49.2% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ferrysburg | 1.6 mi | 62.3% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitport | 4.6 mi | 47.1% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Haven Charter Township | 5.0 mi | 39.8% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crockery Township | 6.1 mi | 13.1% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Fruitport Charter Township | 6.5 mi | 55.1% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norton Shores | 7.1 mi | 61.5% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township | 8.0 mi | 64.1% (±58.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crockery Township, MI (13.1%).
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 Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Georgetown Charter Township | 52.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 8 | Holland | 49.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Grand Haven | 49.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 10 | Coopersville | 48.3% (±16.7 points) |
| 11 | Park Township (Ottawa County) | 47.9% (±22.8 points) |
| 12 | Holland Charter Township | 45.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 13 | Spring Lake Township | 45.3% (±12.3 points) |
| 14 | Hudsonville | 42.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 15 | Grand Haven Charter Township | 39.8% (±11.4 points) |
| 16 | Chester Township (Ottawa County) | 33.1% (±33.9 points) |
| 17 | Tallmadge Charter Township | 30.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Jamestown Charter Township | 27.1% (±19.6 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Wright Township (Ottawa County) | 27.1% (±38.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Ottawa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Spring Lake Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Spring Lake.
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 Spring Lake Township
Are renters in Spring Lake Township rent-burdened?
45.3% of renting households in Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Spring Lake Township, MI spends 28.2% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spring Lake township, Ottawa County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spring Lake township, Ottawa County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spring Lake township, Ottawa 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 Spring Lake township, Ottawa County, Michigan (county subdivision:75840, in state:26 county:139).
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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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