How many renters in Aitkin, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.6% (±13.3 points) of renting households in Aitkin, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.6% (±13.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.4% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Aitkin
| Share of income spent on rent | Aitkin | Aitkin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±4.8 points) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.1% (±4.9 points) | 8.3% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±4.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 29.2% (±11.9 points) | 18.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±5.6 points) | 8.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.4% (±12.1 points) | 38.6% | 38.4% | 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.
Aitkin against Aitkin County, its state and the nation
| Aitkin | Aitkin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.6% (±13.3 points) | 47.3% (±7.7 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.4% (±12.1 points) | 38.6% (±7.1 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±3.5 points) | 29.3% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,439 (±$3,402) | $30,000 (±$5,657) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $679 (±$150) | $869 (±$73) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Aitkin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Aitkin County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Aitkin County, Aitkin ranks 17 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 742 of 2,184.
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 Aitkin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin | — | 48.6% (±13.3 points) | — |
| Aitkin Township | 3.6 mi | 50.0% (±76.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spencer Township | 4.0 mi | 33.3% (±79.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farm Island Township | 5.1 mi | 100.0% (±66.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nordland Township (Aitkin County) | 5.4 mi | 9.4% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rabbit Lake Township | 7.3 mi | 85.7% (±108.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerwood Township (Crow Wing County) | 9.0 mi | 26.7% (±70.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrison Township | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerwood | 10 mi | 42.0% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Aitkin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | McGregor Township | 90.0% (±62.6 points) |
| 12 | Hazelton Township (Aitkin County) | 77.8% (±29.2 points) |
| 13 | Malmo Township | 62.5% (±47.2 points) |
| 14 | Hill City | 58.4% (±31.4 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Aitkin Township | 50.0% (±76.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Turner Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 17 | Aitkin | 48.6% (±13.3 points) |
| 18 (tie) | McGregor | 40.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Wealthwood Township | 40.0% (±114.3 points) |
| 20 | Hill Lake Township | 38.5% (±85.4 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Spalding Township | 33.3% (±64.3 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Spencer Township | 33.3% (±79.3 points) |
| 23 | Shamrock Township | 30.8% (±38.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Aitkin 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 Aitkin
Are renters in Aitkin rent-burdened?
48.6% of renting households in Aitkin 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 Aitkin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Aitkin, MN spends 29.8% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aitkin city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aitkin city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aitkin city, Minnesota
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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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