How many renters in St. Clair Shores, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±6.1 points) of renting households in St. Clair Shores, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±6.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.9% (±5.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in St. Clair Shores
| Share of income spent on rent | St. Clair Shores | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.4% (±4.2 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±3.0 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±3.8 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±3.5 points) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.9% (±5.2 points) | 40.5% | 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.
St. Clair Shores against Macomb County, its state and the nation
| St. Clair Shores | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±6.1 points) | 50.9% (±2.0 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.9% (±5.2 points) | 40.5% (±1.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±2.1 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,326 (±$6,702) | $47,834 (±$1,685) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,183 (±$76) | $1,211 (±$13) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In St. Clair Shores, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Macomb County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Macomb County, St. Clair Shores ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 685 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 St. Clair Shores
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair Shores | — | 46.5% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Roseville | 2.5 mi | 54.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastpointe | 3.4 mi | 55.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 3.7 mi | 28.2% (±16.4 points) | Lower |
| Fraser | 4.2 mi | 42.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harper Woods | 4.2 mi | 44.4% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 6.6 mi | 57.1% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 6.8 mi | 55.9% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (28.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Warren, MI (55.9%).
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 Macomb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Utica | 55.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Roseville | 54.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Memphis | 53.7% (±24.8 points) |
| 12 | Lenox Township | 51.9% (±22.1 points) |
| 13 | Shelby Charter Township | 51.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | 49.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 15 | St. Clair Shores | 46.5% (±6.1 points) |
| 16 | Clinton Charter Township | 44.5% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | Harrison Charter Township | 42.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 18 | Fraser | 42.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 19 | Center Line | 41.6% (±14.0 points) |
| 20 | Bruce Township (Macomb County) | 41.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 21 | Macomb Township | 38.8% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Macomb 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 St. Clair Shores
Are renters in St. Clair Shores rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores spend on rent?
The median renting household in St. Clair Shores, MI spends 28.4% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Clair Shores city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Clair Shores city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Clair Shores 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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