How many renters in Austin, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±8.3 points) of renting households in Austin, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±8.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.1% (±7.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Austin
| Share of income spent on rent | Austin | Mower County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.9% (±5.5 points) | 18.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±5.1 points) | 9.9% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±5.6 points) | 15.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±6.1 points) | 12.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±3.4 points) | 6.4% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.1% (±7.6 points) | 37.4% | 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.
Austin against Mower County, its state and the nation
| Austin | Mower County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±8.3 points) | 43.8% (±7.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.1% (±7.6 points) | 37.4% (±6.4 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±2.6 points) | 27.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,375 (±$7,802) | $42,962 (±$6,841) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $953 (±$72) | $927 (±$64) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Austin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Mower County (43.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Mower County, Austin ranks 11 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 825 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 Austin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | — | 44.5% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Mapleview | 1.3 mi | 7.1% (±70.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Austin Township | 3.6 mi | 16.0% (±25.4 points) | Lower |
| Lansing Township | 3.7 mi | 25.0% (±77.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windom Township | 6.1 mi | 100.0% (±93.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Red Rock Township | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±123.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Township (Freeborn County) | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownsdale | 7.2 mi | 69.7% (±48.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moscow Township | 7.5 mi | 20.0% (±84.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Austin Township, MN (16.0%).
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 Mower County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Brownsdale | 69.7% (±48.9 points) |
| 6 | Grand Meadow Township | 53.3% (±72.3 points) |
| 7 | Dexter | 52.1% (±29.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Elkton | 50.0% (±110.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Le Roy Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 10 | Nevada Township | 45.5% (±89.3 points) |
| 11 | Austin | 44.5% (±8.3 points) |
| 12 | Adams | 42.9% (±46.4 points) |
| 13 | Grand Meadow | 39.2% (±19.6 points) |
| 14 | Dexter Township | 38.1% (±43.1 points) |
| 15 | Pleasant Valley Township | 37.5% (±94.2 points) |
| 16 | Waltham Township | 33.3% (±111.7 points) |
| 17 | Clayton Township | 28.6% (±102.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Mower 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 Austin
Are renters in Austin rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Austin 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 Austin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Austin, MN spends 27.9% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin 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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