What percentage of people rent in Yale, MI?
30.1% (±6.6 points) of the occupied homes in Yale, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 257 renting households against 598 that own their home.
In Yale, the share of households that rent went from 41.9% in 2015–2019 to 30.1% in 2020–2024 (−11.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 30.1% (±6.6 points)
- Renting households
- 257 (±58)
- Median renter income
- $31,146 (±$3,181)
Who rents and who owns in Yale
| Yale | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 30.1% (±6.6 points) | 19.2% (±1.2 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 257 (±58) | 13,034 (±853) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 598 (±120) | 54,782 (±936) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $31,146 (±$3,181) | $36,662 (±$2,773) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $56,912 (±$9,162) | $82,232 (±$2,227) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Yale, the renter share is higher than in St. Clair County (19.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In St. Clair County, Yale ranks 4 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 218 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Yale has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 41.9% (±5.7 points) | 30.1% (±6.6 points) | −11.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $689 (±$24) | $857 (±$39) | +24.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $42,353 (±$4,102) | $53,236 (±$5,181) | +25.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Yale
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale | — | 30.1% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Brockway Township | 1.3 mi | 11.8% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Speaker Township | 4.7 mi | 10.1% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Melvin | 5.2 mi | 19.4% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (St. Clair County) | 5.4 mi | 11.9% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Lynn Township | 7.1 mi | 7.0% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Fremont Township (Sanilac County) | 7.2 mi | 9.6% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Emmett Township | 7.2 mi | 2.4% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Maple Valley Township (Sanilac County) | 8.2 mi | 6.8% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brockway Township, MI (11.8%), Speaker Township, MI (10.1%), Greenwood Township (St. Clair County), MI (11.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Huron | 38.3% (±3.1 points) |
| 2 | Port Huron Charter Township | 33.4% (±5.6 points) |
| 3 | St. Clair | 31.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 4 | Yale | 30.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 5 | Algonac | 25.2% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 | Ira Township | 19.6% (±5.8 points) |
| 7 | Marine City | 19.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | East China Township | 18.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Fort Gratiot Charter Township | 18.5% (±3.2 points) |
| 10 | Marysville | 16.1% (±3.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 29 places in St. Clair County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Yale
How many renters are there in Yale?
Yale has an estimated 257 (±58) renting households, 30.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Yale?
In Yale, the share of households that rent went from 41.9% in 2015–2019 to 30.1% in 2020–2024 (−11.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Yale?
A renting household in Yale has 2.0 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Yale?
The median renting household in Yale, MI has an income of $31,146 (±$3,181) a year, against $56,912 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yale city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yale city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Yale city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Yale city, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Yale city, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Yale city, Michigan (place:89000, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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