How many renters in Sterling Heights, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.9% (±5.0 points) of renting households in Sterling Heights, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.9% (±5.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.5% (±3.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sterling Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Sterling Heights | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±2.7 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±2.8 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±2.2 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±2.4 points) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.4% (±3.1 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.5% (±3.9 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.
Sterling Heights against Macomb County, its state and the nation
| Sterling Heights | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.9% (±5.0 points) | 50.9% (±2.0 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.5% (±3.9 points) | 40.5% (±1.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±1.5 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,516 (±$5,927) | $47,834 (±$1,685) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,292 (±$51) | $1,211 (±$13) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Sterling Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Macomb County (50.9%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Macomb County, Sterling Heights ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 369 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 Sterling Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | — | 56.9% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Utica | 3.3 mi | 55.8% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fraser | 5.2 mi | 42.1% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| Clinton Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 44.5% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Troy | 5.9 mi | 34.4% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Warren | 6.1 mi | 55.9% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Heights | 6.3 mi | 41.3% (±8.6 points) | Lower |
| Shelby Charter Township | 6.4 mi | 51.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clawson | 6.8 mi | 36.1% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fraser, MI (42.1%), Clinton Charter Township, MI (44.5%), Troy, MI (34.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond Township (Macomb County) | 100.0% (±62.9 points) |
| 2 | Armada Township | 75.7% (±22.2 points) |
| 3 | Richmond | 69.3% (±31.3 points) |
| 4 | New Baltimore | 62.2% (±24.7 points) |
| 5 | Chesterfield Township | 59.2% (±10.2 points) |
| 6 | Sterling Heights | 56.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Eastpointe | 55.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Warren | 55.9% (±5.1 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 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 Sterling Heights
Are renters in Sterling Heights rent-burdened?
56.9% of renting households in Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sterling Heights, MI spends 32.8% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Heights city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Heights city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Heights city, 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 Sterling Heights city, Michigan (place:76460, in state:26).
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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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