How many renters in Benson, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.4% (±17.4 points) of renting households in Benson, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.4% (±17.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.5% (±16.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.7% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Benson
| Share of income spent on rent | Benson | Swift County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.1% (±7.7 points) | 15.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±6.5 points) | 9.5% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±8.8 points) | 10.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±9.2 points) | 8.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±6.6 points) | 8.8% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.5% (±16.1 points) | 47.2% | 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.
Benson against Swift County, its state and the nation
| Benson | Swift County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.4% (±17.4 points) | 56.0% (±11.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.5% (±16.1 points) | 47.2% (±10.1 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.7% (±8.1 points) | 33.4% (±6.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,028 (±$6,808) | $36,102 (±$5,633) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $982 (±$72) | $920 (±$63) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Benson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Swift County (56.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Swift County, Benson ranks 8 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 473 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 Benson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | — | 59.4% (±17.4 points) | — |
| Torning Township | 3.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benson Township | 4.4 mi | 11.1% (±90.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Six Mile Grove Township | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Graff | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danvers | 7.7 mi | 33.3% (±118.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Lake Township | 8.6 mi | 21.4% (±69.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kildare Township | 8.9 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cashel Township | 9.4 mi | 100.0% (±39.5 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 Swift County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Hayes Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kildare Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Shible Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Torning Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 6 | Kerkhoven | 64.0% (±27.8 points) |
| 7 | Kerkhoven Township | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 8 | Benson | 59.4% (±17.4 points) |
| 9 | Appleton | 43.1% (±20.2 points) |
| 10 | Holloway | 42.9% (±108.2 points) |
| 11 | Pillsbury Township | 38.5% (±84.7 points) |
| 12 | Danvers | 33.3% (±118.5 points) |
| 13 | Camp Lake Township | 21.4% (±69.6 points) |
| 14 | Murdock | 13.0% (±15.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Swift 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 Benson
Are renters in Benson rent-burdened?
59.4% of renting households in Benson 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 Benson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Benson, MN spends 35.7% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benson city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benson city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benson 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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