How many renters in Vassar, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.8% (±15.5 points) of renting households in Vassar, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.8% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.7% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Vassar
| Share of income spent on rent | Vassar | Tuscola County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±9.7 points) | 17.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±7.6 points) | 12.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.6% (±16.4 points) | 12.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±5.7 points) | 12.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±7.7 points) | 8.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.7% (±13.4 points) | 35.7% | 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.
Vassar against Tuscola County, its state and the nation
| Vassar | Tuscola County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.8% (±15.5 points) | 44.2% (±6.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.7% (±13.4 points) | 35.7% (±4.9 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±6.1 points) | 27.7% (±1.9 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,426 (±$25,679) | $36,920 (±$4,826) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $744 (±$127) | $819 (±$46) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Vassar, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Tuscola County (44.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Tuscola County, Vassar ranks 13 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 728 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 Vassar
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar | — | 44.8% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Vassar Township | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±79.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscola Township | 3.4 mi | 32.4% (±60.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denmark Township | 4.7 mi | 38.5% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Juniata Township | 5.3 mi | 30.4% (±46.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millington | 7.3 mi | 70.7% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reese | 8.0 mi | 13.9% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Arbela Township | 8.0 mi | 26.1% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millington Township | 8.3 mi | 57.7% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reese, MI (13.9%).
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 Tuscola County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wells Township (Tuscola County) | 54.5% (±67.6 points) |
| 8 | Almer Township | 53.6% (±42.1 points) |
| 9 | Koylton Township | 52.7% (±37.4 points) |
| 10 | Elmwood Township | 51.2% (±27.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Caro | 50.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Novesta Township | 50.0% (±81.6 points) |
| 13 | Vassar | 44.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 14 | Fairgrove Township | 43.4% (±43.9 points) |
| 15 | Denmark Township | 38.5% (±24.9 points) |
| 16 | Tuscola Township | 32.4% (±60.6 points) |
| 17 | Juniata Township | 30.4% (±46.9 points) |
| 18 | Akron Township | 27.4% (±38.9 points) |
| 19 | Arbela Township | 26.1% (±53.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Tuscola 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 Vassar
Are renters in Vassar rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Vassar 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 Vassar spend on rent?
The median renting household in Vassar, MI spends 27.6% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vassar city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vassar city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vassar 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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