How many renters in Detroit Lakes, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.0% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Detroit Lakes, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.0% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.5% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Detroit Lakes
| Share of income spent on rent | Detroit Lakes | Becker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±6.7 points) | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.8% (±5.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±7.4 points) | 13.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±5.9 points) | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±5.6 points) | 11.3% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.5% (±9.2 points) | 35.0% | 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.
Detroit Lakes against Becker County, its state and the nation
| Detroit Lakes | Becker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.0% (±10.8 points) | 46.3% (±7.3 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.5% (±9.2 points) | 35.0% (±6.3 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±3.5 points) | 28.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,991 (±$4,115) | $36,775 (±$2,249) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $954 (±$61) | $920 (±$49) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Detroit Lakes, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Becker County (46.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Becker County, Detroit Lakes ranks 22 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 752 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 Detroit Lakes
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes | — | 48.0% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Detroit Township | 3.5 mi | 69.4% (±43.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake View Township | 4.1 mi | 48.8% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Erie Township | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±58.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township | 5.8 mi | 100.0% (±66.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Audubon Township | 7.0 mi | 100.0% (±64.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Eunice Township | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±105.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Audubon | 7.6 mi | 66.0% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richwood Township | 7.9 mi | 74.0% (±42.5 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 Becker County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Pine Point Township | 57.9% (±23.8 points) |
| 17 | Lake Park | 54.0% (±28.5 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Ogema | 50.0% (±22.6 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Sugar Bush Township (Becker County) | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Walworth Township | 50.0% (±52.5 points) |
| 21 | Lake View Township | 48.8% (±32.6 points) |
| 22 | Detroit Lakes | 48.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 23 | Toad Lake Township | 40.0% (±81.7 points) |
| 24 | Frazee | 39.1% (±12.4 points) |
| 25 | Lake Park Township | 37.5% (±100.2 points) |
| 26 | Callaway | 31.6% (±62.5 points) |
| 27 | Wolf Lake Township | 25.0% (±108.0 points) |
| 28 | Runeberg Township | 20.0% (±68.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Becker 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Detroit Lakes
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Detroit Lakes, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Detroit Lakes beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Detroit Lakes, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Detroit Lakes
Are renters in Detroit Lakes rent-burdened?
48.0% of renting households in Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes spend on rent?
The median renting household in Detroit Lakes, MN spends 29.2% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota (place:15832, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Detroit Lakes at a glance
- Median rent in Detroit Lakes
- Rent by bedrooms in Detroit Lakes
- Renters and owners in Detroit Lakes
- Income and affordability in Detroit Lakes
- Home values in Detroit Lakes
- Homeowner costs in Detroit Lakes
- Property taxes in Detroit Lakes
- Types of homes in Detroit Lakes
- Bedrooms in Detroit Lakes
- Age of homes in Detroit Lakes
- Heating fuel in Detroit Lakes
- Commute and cars in Detroit Lakes
- Crime reported to police in Detroit Lakes
- Population growth in Detroit Lakes
- How long people stay in Detroit Lakes
- Crowding and facilities in Detroit Lakes
- Minnesota landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Becker County
- Minnesota places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Minnesota