How many renters in Sturgis, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.0% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Sturgis, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.0% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.1% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.6% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sturgis
| Share of income spent on rent | Sturgis | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.5% (±9.6 points) | 22.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±6.5 points) | 13.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±7.5 points) | 14.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±5.6 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±6.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.1% (±9.6 points) | 29.5% | 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.
Sturgis against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| Sturgis | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.0% (±11.4 points) | 38.8% (±5.6 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.1% (±9.6 points) | 29.5% (±4.5 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.6% (±4.4 points) | 25.0% (±2.0 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,981 (±$8,080) | $40,990 (±$3,285) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $826 (±$89) | $849 (±$28) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Sturgis, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Joseph County (38.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Joseph County, Sturgis 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 936 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 Sturgis
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | — | 37.0% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Sturgis Township | 3.1 mi | 26.7% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fawn River Township | 3.8 mi | 30.0% (±72.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lima Township | 4.3 mi | 54.8% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burr Oak Township | 5.1 mi | 31.2% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howe | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±60.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.3 mi | 72.6% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burr Oak | 5.9 mi | 20.8% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (LaGrange County) | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±47.0 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 St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mottville Township | 60.3% (±43.7 points) |
| 4 | White Pigeon Township | 55.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 5 | Lockport Township | 54.7% (±36.4 points) |
| 6 | Mendon Township | 50.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 7 | Flowerfield Township | 38.1% (±53.0 points) |
| 8 | Three Rivers | 37.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 9 | Sturgis | 37.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Colon Township | 33.5% (±16.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Constantine Township | 33.5% (±14.8 points) |
| 12 | Burr Oak Township | 31.2% (±16.3 points) |
| 13 | Fawn River Township | 30.0% (±72.7 points) |
| 14 | Nottawa Township (St. Joseph County) | 27.3% (±24.2 points) |
| 15 | Sturgis Township | 26.7% (±29.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in St. Joseph 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 Sturgis
Are renters in Sturgis rent-burdened?
37.0% of renting households in Sturgis 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 Sturgis spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sturgis, MI spends 23.6% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgis 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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