How many renters in St. Joseph, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.7% (±9.0 points) of renting households in St. Joseph, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.7% (±9.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.1% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in St. Joseph
| Share of income spent on rent | St. Joseph | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±5.7 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.4% (±7.6 points) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.1% (±7.4 points) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±6.0 points) | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.6% (±5.8 points) | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.1% (±6.9 points) | 41.3% | 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. Joseph against Berrien County, its state and the nation
| St. Joseph | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.7% (±9.0 points) | 49.9% (±3.4 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.1% (±6.9 points) | 41.3% (±2.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±1.7 points) | 29.9% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,594 (±$15,608) | $35,627 (±$2,181) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,081 (±$87) | $942 (±$24) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In St. Joseph, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Berrien County (49.9%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Berrien County, St. Joseph ranks 27 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1018 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. Joseph
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | — | 32.7% (±9.0 points) | — |
| St. Joseph Charter Township | 2.2 mi | 57.7% (±20.0 points) | Higher |
| Fair Plain | 2.2 mi | 62.4% (±13.7 points) | Higher |
| Benton Harbor | 2.3 mi | 66.1% (±10.9 points) | Higher |
| Shoreham | 3.0 mi | 44.0% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Heights | 4.1 mi | 36.8% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Charter Township | 4.9 mi | 54.4% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
| Lincoln Charter Township | 5.9 mi | 40.4% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stevensville | 6.2 mi | 33.5% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Joseph Charter Township, MI (57.7%), Fair Plain, MI (62.4%), Benton Harbor, MI (66.1%).
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 Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Oronoko Charter Township | 42.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 22 | Niles | 42.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 23 | Lincoln Charter Township | 40.4% (±10.4 points) |
| 24 | Bridgman | 40.3% (±14.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Watervliet | 39.3% (±20.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Royalton Township | 39.3% (±47.9 points) |
| 27 | St. Joseph | 32.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 28 | Pipestone Township | 27.7% (±43.8 points) |
| 29 | Coloma | 9.1% (±23.9 points) |
| 30 | Lake Charter Township | 0.0% (±31.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 30 places in Berrien 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. Joseph
Are renters in St. Joseph rent-burdened?
32.7% of renting households in St. Joseph 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. Joseph spend on rent?
The median renting household in St. Joseph, MI spends 23.9% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Joseph city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Joseph city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Joseph 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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