How many renters in Brooklyn Center, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.2% (±8.1 points) of renting households in Brooklyn Center, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.2% (±8.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.5% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brooklyn Center
| Share of income spent on rent | Brooklyn Center | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.7% (±3.4 points) | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.5% (±3.8 points) | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±5.7 points) | 14.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.8% (±8.2 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±3.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.5% (±7.5 points) | 38.2% | 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.
Brooklyn Center against Hennepin County, its state and the nation
| Brooklyn Center | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.2% (±8.1 points) | 47.5% (±1.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.5% (±7.5 points) | 38.2% (±0.9 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±5.2 points) | 29.0% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,323 (±$8,046) | $59,890 (±$1,200) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,376 (±$42) | $1,487 (±$14) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Brooklyn Center, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hennepin County (47.5%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Hennepin County, Brooklyn Center ranks 18 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 638 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 Brooklyn Center
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center | — | 50.2% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Crystal | 2.9 mi | 54.4% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fridley | 3.0 mi | 44.1% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robbinsdale | 3.1 mi | 61.9% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklyn Park | 3.3 mi | 55.1% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hilltop | 3.5 mi | 27.5% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
| Columbia Heights | 3.7 mi | 60.4% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Hope | 4.0 mi | 54.0% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake Park | 4.9 mi | 56.4% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hilltop, MN (27.5%).
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 Hennepin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Brooklyn Park | 55.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 13 | Greenfield | 54.5% (±92.2 points) |
| 14 | Crystal | 54.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 15 | New Hope | 54.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 16 | Deephaven | 51.6% (±32.2 points) |
| 17 | Wayzata | 51.5% (±17.1 points) |
| 18 | Brooklyn Center | 50.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 19 | Edina | 49.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 20 | Minneapolis | 48.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 21 | Golden Valley | 47.6% (±9.8 points) |
| 22 | Hopkins | 47.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 23 | Maple Grove | 47.2% (±8.2 points) |
| 24 | Maple Plain | 46.9% (±22.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Hennepin 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 Brooklyn Center
Are renters in Brooklyn Center rent-burdened?
50.2% of renting households in Brooklyn Center 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 Brooklyn Center spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brooklyn Center, MN spends 30.2% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooklyn Center city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooklyn Center city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooklyn Center 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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