How many renters in Three Rivers, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.4% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Three Rivers, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.4% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 21.8% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Three Rivers
| Share of income spent on rent | Three Rivers | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.9% (±6.7 points) | 22.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.3% (±5.2 points) | 13.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.9% (±10.4 points) | 14.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.5% (±8.1 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.6% (±8.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 21.8% (±6.9 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.
Three Rivers against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| Three Rivers | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.4% (±10.9 points) | 38.8% (±5.6 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 21.8% (±6.9 points) | 29.5% (±4.5 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±2.8 points) | 25.0% (±2.0 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,798 (±$9,777) | $40,990 (±$3,285) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $839 (±$46) | $849 (±$28) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Three Rivers, 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, Three Rivers ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 924 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 Three Rivers
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers | — | 37.4% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Lockport Township | 2.6 mi | 54.7% (±36.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fabius Township | 3.6 mi | 3.5% (±38.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centreville | 5.6 mi | 38.1% (±31.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Township (St. Joseph County) | 5.8 mi | 14.9% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township | 6.2 mi | 77.7% (±30.2 points) | Higher |
| Flowerfield Township | 6.2 mi | 38.1% (±53.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Constantine Township | 7.6 mi | 33.5% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Constantine | 7.6 mi | 37.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Florence Township, MI (77.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) | 72.6% (±45.8 points) |
| 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) |
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 Three Rivers
Are renters in Three Rivers rent-burdened?
37.4% of renting households in Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers spend on rent?
The median renting household in Three Rivers, MI spends 26.4% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Rivers city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Rivers city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Rivers 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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