How many renters in Ypsilanti, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.0% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Ypsilanti, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.0% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.1% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ypsilanti
| Share of income spent on rent | Ypsilanti | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±3.0 points) | 11.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±3.0 points) | 10.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.3% (±3.6 points) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±2.9 points) | 10.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.9% (±3.5 points) | 8.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.1% (±5.3 points) | 47.9% | 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.
Ypsilanti against Washtenaw County, its state and the nation
| Ypsilanti | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.0% (±6.4 points) | 56.1% (±2.1 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.1% (±5.3 points) | 47.9% (±1.8 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±2.2 points) | 33.7% (±1.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,988 (±$3,342) | $48,680 (±$2,201) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,080 (±$42) | $1,463 (±$21) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Ypsilanti, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washtenaw County (56.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti ranks 6 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 347 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 Ypsilanti
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti | — | 58.0% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Ypsilanti Charter Township | 2.4 mi | 53.2% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Superior Charter Township | 4.2 mi | 48.8% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsfield Charter Township | 5.4 mi | 51.8% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ann Arbor | 6.0 mi | 60.5% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ann Arbor Charter Township | 6.5 mi | 39.9% (±12.7 points) | Lower |
| Van Buren Charter Township | 7.2 mi | 45.3% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Belleville | 7.7 mi | 48.6% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Augusta Charter Township | 8.0 mi | 47.9% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI (39.9%), Van Buren Charter Township, MI (45.3%).
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 Washtenaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saline Township | 85.3% (±54.7 points) |
| 2 | Chelsea | 71.5% (±13.6 points) |
| 3 | Bridgewater Township | 71.4% (±62.5 points) |
| 4 | Manchester Township | 67.6% (±19.7 points) |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | 60.5% (±3.1 points) |
| 6 | Ypsilanti | 58.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 7 | Dexter | 57.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 8 | Milan | 56.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 9 | Lodi Township | 55.0% (±44.9 points) |
| 10 | Scio Township | 53.3% (±16.1 points) |
| 11 | Ypsilanti Charter Township | 53.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 12 | Pittsfield Charter Township | 51.8% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 26 places in Washtenaw 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 Ypsilanti
Are renters in Ypsilanti rent-burdened?
58.0% of renting households in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ypsilanti, MI spends 33.4% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ypsilanti city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ypsilanti city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ypsilanti city, 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 Ypsilanti city, Michigan (place:89140, in state:26).
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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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