How many renters in Utica, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.8% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Utica, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.8% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.5% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.0% (±14.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Utica
| Share of income spent on rent | Utica | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±4.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.6% (±6.8 points) | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.7% (±4.0 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.1% (±8.5 points) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.3% (±2.7 points) | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.5% (±11.5 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.
Utica against Macomb County, its state and the nation
| Utica | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.8% (±11.8 points) | 50.9% (±2.0 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.5% (±11.5 points) | 40.5% (±1.7 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.0% (±14.8 points) | 30.4% (±0.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,813 (±$7,690) | $47,834 (±$1,685) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,131 (±$132) | $1,211 (±$13) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Utica, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Macomb County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Macomb County, Utica ranks 9 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 408 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 Utica
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica | — | 55.8% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Shelby Charter Township | 3.1 mi | 51.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Heights | 3.3 mi | 56.9% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 44.5% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Macomb Township | 6.3 mi | 38.8% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Rochester | 6.3 mi | 46.5% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 6.9 mi | 34.4% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Rochester Hills | 7.3 mi | 41.1% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Fraser | 7.4 mi | 42.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Macomb Township, MI (38.8%), Troy, MI (34.4%), Rochester Hills, MI (41.1%).
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 Macomb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Shelby Charter Township | 51.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | 49.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 15 | St. Clair Shores | 46.5% (±6.1 points) |
Showing 13 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 Utica
Are renters in Utica rent-burdened?
55.8% of renting households in Utica 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 Utica spend on rent?
The median renting household in Utica, MI spends 40.0% (±14.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Utica city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Utica city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Utica 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 Utica city, Michigan (place:81540, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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