How many renters in Wyoming, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±6.1 points) of renting households in Wyoming, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±6.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±4.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wyoming
| Share of income spent on rent | Wyoming | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±2.6 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±3.2 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±3.2 points) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.3% (±2.9 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±3.6 points) | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±4.9 points) | 39.9% | 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.
Wyoming against Kent County, its state and the nation
| Wyoming | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±6.1 points) | 49.0% (±1.9 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±4.9 points) | 39.9% (±1.6 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±1.8 points) | 29.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,544 (±$3,095) | $50,123 (±$1,340) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,196 (±$34) | $1,243 (±$18) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Wyoming, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kent County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kent County, Wyoming ranks 10 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 485 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 Wyoming
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | — | 53.0% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Grandville | 2.4 mi | 51.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cutlerville | 4.0 mi | 43.3% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byron Township | 5.5 mi | 46.9% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Rapids | 5.5 mi | 49.1% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Byron Center | 5.7 mi | 48.2% (±50.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kentwood | 5.8 mi | 45.6% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jenison | 6.2 mi | 74.0% (±14.8 points) | Higher |
| East Grand Rapids | 6.4 mi | 28.3% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Grand Rapids, MI (28.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jenison, MI (74.0%).
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 Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lowell Charter Township | 63.2% (±32.6 points) |
| 5 | Tyrone Township (Kent County) | 62.9% (±36.4 points) |
| 6 | Grand Rapids Charter Township | 61.6% (±17.9 points) |
| 7 | Oakfield Township | 59.0% (±42.1 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Springs | 55.7% (±22.9 points) |
| 9 | Lowell | 54.6% (±21.2 points) |
| 10 | Wyoming | 53.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 11 | Alpine Township | 52.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 12 | Cascade Charter Township | 52.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 13 | Grandville | 51.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 14 | Grand Rapids | 49.1% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | Plainfield Charter Township | 47.3% (±12.5 points) |
| 16 | Gaines Charter Township | 47.0% (±8.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kent 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 Wyoming
Are renters in Wyoming rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Wyoming 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 Wyoming spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wyoming, MI spends 31.2% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wyoming city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wyoming city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wyoming 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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