How many renters in Buffalo, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±12.0 points) of renting households in Buffalo, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±12.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.5% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Buffalo
| Share of income spent on rent | Buffalo | Wright County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.5% (±4.4 points) | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.9% (±5.9 points) | 16.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.2% (±8.2 points) | 15.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.9% (±9.0 points) | 13.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±3.5 points) | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±11.5 points) | 32.8% | 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.
Buffalo against Wright County, its state and the nation
| Buffalo | Wright County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±12.0 points) | 41.2% (±5.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±11.5 points) | 32.8% (±4.9 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.5% (±4.0 points) | 26.8% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,341 (±$14,310) | $60,350 (±$5,243) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,182 (±$114) | $1,288 (±$63) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Buffalo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wright County (41.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wright County, Buffalo ranks 11 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 810 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 Buffalo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | — | 45.5% (±12.0 points) | — |
| Buffalo Township | 2.5 mi | 33.4% (±35.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Township | 4.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockford Township | 5.0 mi | 4.9% (±18.6 points) | Lower |
| Maple Lake Township | 6.2 mi | 8.9% (±24.5 points) | Lower |
| Marysville Township | 6.6 mi | 10.1% (±23.2 points) | Lower |
| Maple Lake | 8.0 mi | 36.7% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 8.3 mi | 29.8% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockford | 8.4 mi | 31.2% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rockford Township, MN (4.9%), Maple Lake Township, MN (8.9%), Marysville Township, MN (10.1%).
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 Wright County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | French Lake Township | 66.7% (±92.5 points) |
| 6 | Otsego | 59.2% (±29.5 points) |
| 7 | South Haven | 58.3% (±88.8 points) |
| 8 | Cokato | 58.1% (±15.2 points) |
| 9 | Annandale | 57.4% (±28.9 points) |
| 10 | Delano | 46.1% (±17.8 points) |
| 11 | Buffalo | 45.5% (±12.0 points) |
| 12 | Waverly | 43.6% (±30.2 points) |
| 13 | Monticello | 43.5% (±11.4 points) |
| 14 | Stockholm Township | 42.9% (±68.6 points) |
| 15 | Albertville | 42.8% (±27.0 points) |
| 16 | Middleville Township | 37.6% (±36.8 points) |
| 17 | Maple Lake | 36.7% (±26.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Wright 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 Buffalo
Are renters in Buffalo rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in Buffalo 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 Buffalo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Buffalo, MN spends 28.5% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo 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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