How many renters in Bemidji, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.4% (±7.5 points) of renting households in Bemidji, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.4% (±7.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±6.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bemidji
| Share of income spent on rent | Bemidji | Beltrami County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±3.9 points) | 13.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.9% (±5.3 points) | 15.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±4.2 points) | 14.7% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±5.5 points) | 12.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±4.3 points) | 10.3% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±6.1 points) | 33.5% | 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.
Bemidji against Beltrami County, its state and the nation
| Bemidji | Beltrami County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.4% (±7.5 points) | 43.8% (±6.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±6.1 points) | 33.5% (±5.1 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±2.4 points) | 27.6% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,846 (±$5,078) | $46,639 (±$5,608) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,067 (±$30) | $1,053 (±$27) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Bemidji, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Beltrami County (43.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Beltrami County, Bemidji ranks 13 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 815 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 Bemidji
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji | — | 45.4% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Bemidji Township | 3.3 mi | 36.1% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northern Township | 4.4 mi | 22.6% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton | 5.6 mi | 26.3% (±49.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Valley Township | 6.6 mi | 52.9% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frohn Township | 6.9 mi | 36.9% (±38.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eckles Township | 7.1 mi | 24.1% (±13.6 points) | Lower |
| Turtle River Township | 7.5 mi | 13.6% (±57.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Helga Township | 8.5 mi | 42.9% (±104.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eckles Township, MN (24.1%).
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 Beltrami County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Durand Township | 80.0% (±85.5 points) |
| 8 | Blackduck | 57.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Grant Valley Township | 52.9% (±32.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Hines Township | 50.0% (±79.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Langor Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 12 | Kelliher | 46.2% (±22.3 points) |
| 13 | Bemidji | 45.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 14 | Red Lake | 38.9% (±31.9 points) |
| 15 | Tenstrike | 38.1% (±62.9 points) |
| 16 | Hornet Township | 37.5% (±73.5 points) |
| 17 | Frohn Township | 36.9% (±38.4 points) |
| 18 | Bemidji Township | 36.1% (±33.9 points) |
| 19 | Redby | 34.0% (±36.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Beltrami 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 Bemidji
Are renters in Bemidji rent-burdened?
45.4% of renting households in Bemidji 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 Bemidji spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bemidji, MN spends 28.2% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bemidji city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bemidji city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bemidji 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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