How many renters in Wixom, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.4% (±8.0 points) of renting households in Wixom, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.4% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.5% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wixom
| Share of income spent on rent | Wixom | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.1% (±5.0 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.2% (±6.5 points) | 14.4% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±5.2 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±3.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±4.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.5% (±6.9 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Wixom against Oakland County, its state and the nation
| Wixom | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.4% (±8.0 points) | 44.7% (±1.3 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.5% (±6.9 points) | 36.6% (±1.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±4.1 points) | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,626 (±$4,732) | $59,047 (±$1,564) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,035 (±$36) | $1,376 (±$14) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Wixom, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Oakland County (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Oakland County, Wixom ranks 26 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 766 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 Wixom
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wixom | — | 43.4% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Walled Lake | 3.0 mi | 55.0% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolverine Lake | 3.1 mi | 62.8% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Novi | 3.8 mi | 38.7% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Commerce Charter Township | 3.9 mi | 40.1% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyon Charter Township | 4.6 mi | 49.6% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Charter Township | 5.1 mi | 56.9% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Novi Township | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 5.8 mi | 47.5% (±15.2 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 Oakland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Oak Park | 49.6% (±8.3 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Lyon Charter Township | 49.6% (±16.1 points) |
| 22 | Sylvan Lake | 49.4% (±23.8 points) |
| 23 | Southfield Township | 48.0% (±33.8 points) |
| 24 | Rochester | 46.5% (±9.6 points) |
| 25 | Holly Township | 46.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 26 | Wixom | 43.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 27 | Farmington Hills | 43.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 28 | Madison Heights | 41.3% (±8.6 points) |
| 29 | Rochester Hills | 41.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 30 | Auburn Hills | 40.5% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 | South Lyon | 40.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 32 | Commerce Charter Township | 40.1% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Oakland 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 Wixom
Are renters in Wixom rent-burdened?
43.4% of renting households in Wixom 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 Wixom spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wixom, MI spends 25.8% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wixom city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wixom city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wixom 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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