Torch River / Barker Creek, MI

Neighborhood

Rent in Torch River / Barker Creek

Median Gross Rent

$965

Rent-to-Income Ratio

14.7%

Renter Share

11.0%

Avg Household Size

1.9

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

2 Bedrooms: $945

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 56.6%
$1,000-$1,500: 25.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 17.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 44.3%
20-30% (moderate): 0.0%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 18.6%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 19.5%
Not Computed: 17.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $73,966

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 75.2%
$1,000-$1,500: 7.1%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 17.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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