Metros where renters are the most overextended in Michigan
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $606
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,704 (21.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $606
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,704 (21.5% of all housing units)
#25. Alpena
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.1%
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,939 (24.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,939 (24.3% of all housing units)
#24. Bay City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.3%
- Median rent: $667
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,337 (17.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $667
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,337 (17.4% of all housing units)
#23. Iron Mountain
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.4%
- Median rent: $852
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,760 (22.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $852
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,760 (22.8% of all housing units)
#22. Midland
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.6%
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,774 (25.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,774 (25.5% of all housing units)
#21. Jackson
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.6%
- Median rent: $891
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 38,239 (36.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $891
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 38,239 (36.3% of all housing units)
#20. Kalamazoo
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.9%
- Median rent: $759
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,749 (19.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $759
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,749 (19.9% of all housing units)
#19. Cadillac
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.0%
- Median rent: $973
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 106,467 (26.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $973
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 106,467 (26.4% of all housing units)
#18. Grand Rapids
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.0%
- Median rent: $821
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,733 (29.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $821
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,733 (29.6% of all housing units)
#17. Battle Creek
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $930
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 71,684 (32.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $930
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 71,684 (32.9% of all housing units)
#16. Lansing
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.3%
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,319 (23.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,319 (23.2% of all housing units)
#15. Muskegon
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $1,020
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 516,920 (29.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,020
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 516,920 (29.9% of all housing units)
#14. Detroit
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.5%
- Median rent: $685
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,413 (23.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $685
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,413 (23.0% of all housing units)
#13. Alma
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.5%
- Median rent: $747
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,828 (27.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $747
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,828 (27.8% of all housing units)
#12. Sault Ste. Marie
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $760
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,737 (22.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $760
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,737 (22.6% of all housing units)
#11. Ludington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.1%
- Median rent: $901
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,754 (19.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $901
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,754 (19.1% of all housing units)
#10. Monroe
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.4%
- Median rent: $806
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,835 (28.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $806
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 17,835 (28.1% of all housing units)
#9. Niles
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.6%
- Median rent: $820
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,595 (28.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $820
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,595 (28.4% of all housing units)
#8. Marquette
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.7%
- Median rent: $829
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 48,655 (29.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $829
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 48,655 (29.5% of all housing units)
#7. Flint
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.4%
- Median rent: $1,218
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 56,820 (38.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,218
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 56,820 (38.6% of all housing units)
#6. Ann Arbor
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.5%
- Median rent: $1,004
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,935 (19.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,004
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,935 (19.4% of all housing units)
#5. Traverse City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.5%
- Median rent: $753
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,915 (24.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $753
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,915 (24.8% of all housing units)
#4. Big Rapids
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.7%
- Median rent: $677
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,454 (29.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $677
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,454 (29.9% of all housing units)
#3. Houghton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.0%
- Median rent: $821
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 21,792 (27.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $821
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 21,792 (27.9% of all housing units)
#2. Saginaw
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.1%
- Median rent: $777
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,207 (37.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $777
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,207 (37.5% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Mount Pleasant
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