How many renters in Wheeler Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.3% (±16.7 points) of renting households in Wheeler Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.3% (±16.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 17.6% (±10.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wheeler Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Wheeler Township | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±9.2 points) | 14.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±12.0 points) | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.4% (±12.2 points) | 17.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.1% (±10.9 points) | 11.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.7% (±13.1 points) | 16.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 17.6% (±10.4 points) | 30.8% | 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.
Wheeler Township against Gratiot County, its state and the nation
| Wheeler Township | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.3% (±16.7 points) | 46.9% (±8.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 17.6% (±10.4 points) | 30.8% (±5.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±3.8 points) | 28.7% (±2.7 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,250 (±$10,331) | $36,250 (±$4,848) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $694 (±$174) | $834 (±$33) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Wheeler Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Gratiot County (46.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Gratiot County, Wheeler Township ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 910 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 Wheeler Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Township | — | 38.3% (±16.7 points) | — |
| Merrill | 4.4 mi | 75.0% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jonesfield Township | 5.1 mi | 73.1% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Midland County) | 5.6 mi | 53.8% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany Township | 6.2 mi | 34.4% (±56.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township | 6.6 mi | 48.1% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) | 7.4 mi | 12.5% (±78.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Haley Township | 8.2 mi | 41.2% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emerson Township | 8.3 mi | 15.8% (±70.5 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 Gratiot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (tie) | Hamilton Township (Gratiot County) | 53.8% (±86.2 points) |
| 4 | Newark Township | 51.3% (±38.0 points) |
| 5 | Alma | 50.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 6 | Lafayette Township | 48.1% (±32.4 points) |
| 7 | Ithaca | 46.7% (±20.3 points) |
| 8 | Fulton Township | 45.8% (±24.0 points) |
| 9 | Wheeler Township | 38.3% (±16.7 points) |
| 10 | Elba Township (Gratiot County) | 36.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 11 | Bethany Township | 34.4% (±56.8 points) |
| 12 | Sumner Township | 34.2% (±46.6 points) |
| 13 | Seville Township | 32.3% (±62.1 points) |
| 14 | North Star Township | 26.7% (±77.4 points) |
| 15 | New Haven Township (Gratiot County) | 23.8% (±67.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Gratiot County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Wheeler Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Breckenridge.
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 Wheeler Township
Are renters in Wheeler Township rent-burdened?
38.3% of renting households in Wheeler Township 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 Wheeler Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wheeler Township, MI spends 26.6% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeler township, Gratiot County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeler township, Gratiot County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeler township, Gratiot County, 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 Wheeler township, Gratiot County, Michigan (county subdivision:86620, in state:26 county:057).
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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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