How many renters in St. Johns, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.2% (±12.3 points) of renting households in St. Johns, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.2% (±12.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.2% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±6.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in St. Johns
| Share of income spent on rent | St. Johns | Clinton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.7% (±9.9 points) | 19.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.4% (±8.6 points) | 15.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±5.1 points) | 10.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±5.3 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±5.3 points) | 7.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.2% (±11.1 points) | 36.3% | 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. Johns against Clinton County, its state and the nation
| St. Johns | Clinton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.2% (±12.3 points) | 43.5% (±5.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.2% (±11.1 points) | 36.3% (±4.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±6.9 points) | 27.3% (±2.0 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,406 (±$9,284) | $46,935 (±$6,710) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $887 (±$77) | $1,092 (±$43) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In St. Johns, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clinton County (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clinton County, St. Johns ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 840 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. Johns
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns | — | 40.2% (±12.3 points) | — |
| Bingham Township (Clinton County) | 1.8 mi | 56.3% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenbush Township (Clinton County) | 4.7 mi | 32.0% (±51.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bengal Township | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±127.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ovid Township (Clinton County) | 6.3 mi | 27.0% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Essex Township | 7.1 mi | 29.3% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olive Township (Clinton County) | 7.2 mi | 84.1% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duplain Township | 8.3 mi | 24.0% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township (Clinton County) | 9.0 mi | 52.8% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Riley Township (Clinton County) | 52.8% (±53.4 points) |
| 4 | Dallas Township | 48.9% (±44.8 points) |
| 5 | Watertown Charter Township | 48.1% (±57.0 points) |
| 6 | Westphalia Township | 47.5% (±45.3 points) |
| 7 | DeWitt Charter Township | 46.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 8 | Bath Charter Township | 45.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 9 | St. Johns | 40.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 10 | Ovid | 38.3% (±18.0 points) |
| 11 | Greenbush Township (Clinton County) | 32.0% (±51.4 points) |
| 12 | DeWitt | 30.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 13 | Essex Township | 29.3% (±18.9 points) |
| 14 | Victor Township | 28.6% (±69.0 points) |
| 15 | Ovid Township (Clinton County) | 27.0% (±34.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Clinton 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. Johns
Are renters in St. Johns rent-burdened?
40.2% of renting households in St. Johns 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. Johns spend on rent?
The median renting household in St. Johns, MI spends 23.9% (±6.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Johns city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Johns city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Johns 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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