How many renters in Brainerd, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.0% (±8.5 points) of renting households in Brainerd, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.0% (±8.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.2% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.3% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brainerd
| Share of income spent on rent | Brainerd | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.5% (±7.3 points) | 16.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±4.5 points) | 13.9% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±6.9 points) | 11.5% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.8% (±5.5 points) | 13.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±2.8 points) | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.2% (±8.0 points) | 33.8% | 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.
Brainerd against Crow Wing County, its state and the nation
| Brainerd | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.0% (±8.5 points) | 44.5% (±5.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.2% (±8.0 points) | 33.8% (±4.6 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.3% (±2.8 points) | 28.0% (±1.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,604 (±$4,362) | $42,827 (±$3,995) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $827 (±$57) | $971 (±$50) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Brainerd, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Crow Wing County (44.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Crow Wing County, Brainerd ranks 22 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 971 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 Brainerd
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd | — | 39.0% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Oak Lawn Township | 3.5 mi | 33.8% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baxter | 3.8 mi | 56.1% (±14.7 points) | Higher |
| Crow Wing Township | 5.7 mi | 53.6% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Lake Township (Crow Wing County) | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±71.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Gull Lake | 8.4 mi | 33.3% (±50.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Township | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±62.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Edward Township | 9.6 mi | 61.5% (±89.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Grove Township (Crow Wing County) | 9.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Baxter, MN (56.1%).
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 Crow Wing County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Crow Wing Township | 53.6% (±45.1 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Cuyuna | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Trommald | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Fairfield Township (Crow Wing County) | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 20 | Deerwood | 42.0% (±24.2 points) |
| 21 | Pequot Lakes | 39.3% (±15.4 points) |
| 22 | Brainerd | 39.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 23 | Oak Lawn Township | 33.8% (±29.8 points) |
| 24 | Ironton | 33.7% (±26.6 points) |
| 25 | Ideal Township | 33.3% (±29.0 points) |
| 26 | Nisswa | 32.1% (±40.0 points) |
| 27 | Deerwood Township (Crow Wing County) | 26.7% (±70.8 points) |
| 28 | Bay Lake Township | 23.5% (±65.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Crow Wing 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 Brainerd
Are renters in Brainerd rent-burdened?
39.0% of renting households in Brainerd 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 Brainerd spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brainerd, MN spends 26.3% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brainerd city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brainerd city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brainerd 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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