Data story · 2026
Renting in Macomb Township, 2026
What renters pay and how many are stretched for Macomb Township, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Macomb County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Median gross rent
- $1,379 a month
- Median rent as a share of renter income
- 26.2%
- Renters paying 30% or more of income
- 38.8%
- Homes in buildings of 20 or more units
- 6.4%
Lenox Township has the highest median gross rent, Median rent as a share of renter income, Renters paying 30% or more of income, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Households that moved in since 2021, $1,360 a month, and Harrison Township the lowest, $1,097 a month
Median gross rent, Median rent as a share of renter income, Renters paying 30% or more of income, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Households that moved in since 2021
| Group | Median gross rent, Median rent as a share of renter income, Renters paying 30% or more of income, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Households that moved in since 2021 |
|---|---|
| Washington Township | $1,151 a month |
| Harrison Township | $1,097 a month |
| Lenox Township | $1,360 a month |
| Clinton Township | $1,194 a month |
| Shelby Township | $1,346 a month |
| Chesterfield | $1,140 a month |
Every place has a story, and the numbers tell more of it than you might think. For median gross rent, Macomb Township comes in at $1,379 a month, against $1,211 a month across Macomb County.
That is the highest of 25 communities in Macomb County. For median rent as a share of renter income, Macomb Township comes in at 26.2%, against 30.4% across Macomb County.
That is the 7th lowest of 25 communities in Macomb County.
The rest of the numbers
For renters paying 30% or more of income, Macomb Township comes in at 38.8%, against 50.8% across Macomb County and 50.8% for Metro Detroit. That is the 4th lowest of 26 communities in Macomb County.
For homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Macomb Township comes in at 6.4%, against 3.7% across Macomb County and 2.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 4th highest of 24 communities in Macomb County.
For households that moved in since 2021, Macomb Township comes in at 2.5%, against 3.4% across Macomb County and 3.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 11th lowest of 27 communities in Macomb County.
Next door
Washington Township nearby comes in at $1,151 a month for median gross rent. Harrison Township nearby comes in at $1,097 a month for median gross rent.
Lenox Township nearby comes in at $1,360 a month for median gross rent.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare communities in Macomb County with the same figure on file.
Final word
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Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.