How many renters in Cambridge, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.6% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Cambridge, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.6% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.6% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±9.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cambridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Cambridge | Isanti County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.0% (±5.4 points) | 10.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.0% (±4.7 points) | 11.6% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.3% (±6.7 points) | 17.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.0% (±3.7 points) | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±5.4 points) | 8.3% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.6% (±9.1 points) | 41.5% | 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.
Cambridge against Isanti County, its state and the nation
| Cambridge | Isanti County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.6% (±10.6 points) | 49.8% (±7.3 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.6% (±9.1 points) | 41.5% (±6.5 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±9.3 points) | 29.9% (±3.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,273 (±$3,058) | $39,970 (±$5,298) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,302 (±$83) | $1,273 (±$63) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Cambridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Isanti County (49.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Isanti County, Cambridge ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 448 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 Cambridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | — | 60.6% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Cambridge Township | 3.7 mi | 10.2% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| Isanti Township | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Isanti | 4.8 mi | 44.3% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springvale Township | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±105.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Township (Isanti County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±40.9 points) | Lower |
| Fish Lake Township | 7.6 mi | 100.0% (±71.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Branch Township | 8.3 mi | 50.0% (±61.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanchfield Township | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±63.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cambridge Township, MN (10.2%), Bradford Township (Isanti County), MN (0.0%).
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 Isanti County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Brook Township | 69.2% (±80.3 points) |
| 2 | Dalbo Township | 61.5% (±77.4 points) |
| 3 | Cambridge | 60.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 4 | Maple Ridge Township (Isanti County) | 56.3% (±61.6 points) |
| 5 | North Branch Township | 50.0% (±61.1 points) |
| 6 | Braham | 46.9% (±16.9 points) |
| 7 | Isanti | 44.3% (±20.3 points) |
| 8 | Oxford Township | 28.6% (±107.9 points) |
| 9 | Wyanett Township | 16.0% (±19.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Isanti 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 Cambridge
Are renters in Cambridge rent-burdened?
60.6% of renting households in Cambridge 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 Cambridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cambridge, MN spends 36.0% (±9.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge 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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