How many renters in Duluth, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.9% (±3.4 points) of renting households in Duluth, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.9% (±3.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.0% (±3.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Duluth
| Share of income spent on rent | Duluth | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.0% (±2.3 points) | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±1.8 points) | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±1.7 points) | 11.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±2.1 points) | 10.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±1.7 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.0% (±3.0 points) | 41.6% | 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.
Duluth against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Duluth | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.9% (±3.4 points) | 52.7% (±2.7 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.0% (±3.0 points) | 41.6% (±2.3 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±1.4 points) | 31.2% (±1.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,304 (±$2,441) | $37,114 (±$1,847) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,087 (±$45) | $1,013 (±$36) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Duluth, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Louis County (52.7%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Duluth ranks 24 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 579 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 Duluth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | — | 53.9% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Proctor | 5.0 mi | 69.2% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hermantown | 5.4 mi | 63.2% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Superior (Douglas County, city) | 6.2 mi | 42.9% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Midway Township (St. Louis County) | 7.2 mi | 72.7% (±83.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Superior (Douglas County, village) | 8.8 mi | 62.1% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oliver | 9.2 mi | 28.6% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rice Lake | 9.3 mi | 41.5% (±40.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canosia Township | 9.9 mi | 66.0% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Superior (Douglas County, city), WI (42.9%).
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 St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Hermantown | 63.2% (±18.0 points) |
| 19 | Gilbert | 62.4% (±31.0 points) |
| 20 | Gnesen Township | 61.6% (±26.9 points) |
| 21 | Duluth Township | 61.3% (±38.5 points) |
| 22 | Ely | 58.3% (±22.3 points) |
| 23 | Normanna Township | 54.6% (±35.3 points) |
| 24 | Duluth | 53.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 25 | Hibbing | 52.9% (±10.5 points) |
| 26 | Virginia | 52.7% (±13.1 points) |
| 27 | Cook | 51.5% (±25.4 points) |
| 28 | Floodwood | 50.9% (±19.7 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Alango Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Alborn Township | 50.0% (±88.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 79 places in St. Louis 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 Duluth
Are renters in Duluth rent-burdened?
53.9% of renting households in Duluth 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 Duluth spend on rent?
The median renting household in Duluth, MN spends 31.8% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duluth city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duluth city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duluth 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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