How many renters in East Grand Forks, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.9% (±13.3 points) of renting households in East Grand Forks, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.9% (±13.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.0% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±7.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Grand Forks
| Share of income spent on rent | East Grand Forks | Polk County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±8.0 points) | 14.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±4.0 points) | 6.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±8.1 points) | 12.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±6.4 points) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±7.9 points) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.0% (±10.7 points) | 47.4% | 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.
East Grand Forks against Polk County, its state and the nation
| East Grand Forks | Polk County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.9% (±13.3 points) | 55.2% (±6.7 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.0% (±10.7 points) | 47.4% (±5.8 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±7.6 points) | 33.3% (±3.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,082 (±$6,673) | $31,949 (±$4,941) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $888 (±$132) | $855 (±$58) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In East Grand Forks, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Polk County (55.2%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Polk County, East Grand Forks ranks 14 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 399 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 East Grand Forks
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | — | 63.9% (±13.3 points) | — |
| Rhinehart Township | 2.9 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Forks | 3.5 mi | 45.2% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Huntsville Township | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brenna Township | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±76.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rye Township | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bygland Township | 9.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northland Township (Polk County) | 9.8 mi | 50.0% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nesbit Township | 10 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grand Forks, ND (45.2%).
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 Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Rhinehart Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sandsville Township | 100.0% (±93.2 points) |
| 10 | Knute Township | 84.6% (±30.2 points) |
| 11 | Hubbard Township (Polk County) | 75.0% (±120.4 points) |
| 12 | Gully | 71.4% (±107.3 points) |
| 13 | McIntosh | 65.5% (±27.5 points) |
| 14 | East Grand Forks | 63.9% (±13.3 points) |
| 15 | Erskine | 55.9% (±25.1 points) |
| 16 | Crookston | 54.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 17 | Winger | 52.0% (±32.3 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Climax | 50.0% (±60.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Gentilly Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Northland Township (Polk County) | 50.0% (±44.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Polk 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 East Grand Forks
Are renters in East Grand Forks rent-burdened?
63.9% of renting households in East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Grand Forks, MN spends 36.0% (±7.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Grand Forks city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Grand Forks city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks city, Minnesota (place:17612, in state:27).
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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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