How many renters in Trenton, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.6% (±9.8 points) of renting households in Trenton, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.6% (±9.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.8% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Trenton
| Share of income spent on rent | Trenton | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±7.1 points) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.5% (±13.4 points) | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±7.4 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.8% (±7.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±4.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.8% (±8.6 points) | 45.3% | 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.
Trenton against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Trenton | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.6% (±9.8 points) | 54.4% (±1.2 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.8% (±8.6 points) | 45.3% (±1.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±3.9 points) | 32.4% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,938 (±$16,984) | $37,565 (±$847) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $880 (±$77) | $1,132 (±$8) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Trenton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Wayne County (54.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Trenton ranks 33 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 919 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 Trenton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | — | 37.6% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Woodhaven | 2.2 mi | 38.6% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Ile Township | 2.3 mi | 23.8% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview | 2.3 mi | 40.9% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gibraltar | 2.4 mi | 42.9% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown Charter Township | 2.8 mi | 51.7% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 4.5 mi | 41.0% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock | 4.9 mi | 38.5% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyandotte | 5.2 mi | 43.0% (±8.3 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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Southgate | 41.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 28 | Riverview | 40.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 29 | Canton Charter Township | 38.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 30 | Woodhaven | 38.6% (±16.2 points) |
| 31 | Flat Rock | 38.5% (±17.4 points) |
| 32 | Rockwood | 38.4% (±22.8 points) |
| 33 | Trenton | 37.6% (±9.8 points) |
| 34 | Northville | 33.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 35 | Plymouth | 31.7% (±9.7 points) |
| 36 | Allen Park | 31.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 37 | Northville Township | 30.7% (±8.3 points) |
| 38 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 28.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 39 | Sumpter Township | 25.2% (±21.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Wayne 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 Trenton
Are renters in Trenton rent-burdened?
37.6% of renting households in Trenton 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 Trenton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Trenton, MI spends 25.8% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton 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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