How many renters in West Branch, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.8% (±12.8 points) of renting households in West Branch, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.8% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.8% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Branch
| Share of income spent on rent | West Branch | Ogemaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.6% (±8.9 points) | 19.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±6.5 points) | 10.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.6% (±3.7 points) | 6.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±6.6 points) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±6.8 points) | 5.9% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.8% (±10.9 points) | 46.3% | 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.
West Branch against Ogemaw County, its state and the nation
| West Branch | Ogemaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.8% (±12.8 points) | 52.2% (±7.6 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.8% (±10.9 points) | 46.3% (±6.9 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±6.1 points) | 31.9% (±5.4 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,651 (±$9,184) | $27,639 (±$9,312) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $842 (±$44) | $823 (±$31) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In West Branch, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ogemaw County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ogemaw County, West Branch ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 409 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 West Branch
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch | — | 55.8% (±12.8 points) | — |
| West Branch Township (Ogemaw County) | 3.7 mi | 29.2% (±35.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogemaw Township | 3.9 mi | 56.5% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Horton Township | 5.4 mi | 32.8% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwards Township | 6.0 mi | 12.5% (±74.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Klacking Township | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±127.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Churchill Township | 8.4 mi | 23.3% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mills Township (Ogemaw County) | 9.9 mi | 68.5% (±30.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Helen | 10 mi | 34.2% (±25.1 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 Ogemaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Goodar Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Richland Township (Ogemaw County) | 85.7% (±43.6 points) |
| 4 | Hill Township | 84.6% (±83.3 points) |
| 5 | Mills Township (Ogemaw County) | 68.5% (±30.3 points) |
| 6 | Rose City | 67.7% (±32.0 points) |
| 7 | Ogemaw Township | 56.5% (±33.1 points) |
| 8 | West Branch | 55.8% (±12.8 points) |
| 9 | Rose Township (Ogemaw County) | 53.8% (±55.4 points) |
| 10 | Cumming Township | 37.5% (±66.2 points) |
| 11 | Logan Township (Ogemaw County) | 33.3% (±109.9 points) |
| 12 | Horton Township | 32.8% (±30.1 points) |
| 13 | West Branch Township (Ogemaw County) | 29.2% (±35.9 points) |
| 14 | Churchill Township | 23.3% (±46.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Ogemaw 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 West Branch
Are renters in West Branch rent-burdened?
55.8% of renting households in West Branch 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 West Branch spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Branch, MI spends 32.9% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch 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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