How many renters in Forest Lake, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.4% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Forest Lake, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.4% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.6% (±11.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.7% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Forest Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Forest Lake | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.0% (±5.6 points) | 10.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±6.1 points) | 11.2% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.3% (±9.4 points) | 15.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.3% (±6.2 points) | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.8% (±4.8 points) | 10.2% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.6% (±11.9 points) | 41.0% | 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.
Forest Lake against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Forest Lake | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.4% (±12.8 points) | 51.2% (±4.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.6% (±11.9 points) | 41.0% (±3.6 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.7% (±4.8 points) | 30.6% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,385 (±$12,079) | $65,980 (±$4,224) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,421 (±$74) | $1,710 (±$45) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Forest Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (51.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Forest Lake ranks 17 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 725 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 Forest Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | — | 49.4% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Hugo | 6.0 mi | 72.7% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyoming | 6.2 mi | 33.9% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scandia | 6.5 mi | 66.1% (±47.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus | 6.9 mi | 57.9% (±39.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centerville | 7.2 mi | 31.4% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chisago City | 8.7 mi | 61.8% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| May Township (Washington County) | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lino Lakes | 9.5 mi | 61.1% (±24.5 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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cottage Grove | 59.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 12 | Oak Park Heights | 56.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 13 | Oakdale | 55.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 14 | Lake St. Croix Beach | 53.8% (±78.8 points) |
| 15 | Newport | 50.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 16 | St. Marys Point | 50.0% (±70.8 points) |
| 17 | Forest Lake | 49.4% (±12.8 points) |
| 18 | Stillwater | 49.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 19 | Woodbury | 46.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 20 | Baytown Township | 27.6% (±55.4 points) |
| 21 | Denmark Township | 26.1% (±59.5 points) |
| 22 | Dellwood | 20.0% (±86.5 points) |
| 23 | St. Paul Park | 16.7% (±22.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Washington 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 Forest Lake
Are renters in Forest Lake rent-burdened?
49.4% of renting households in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Forest Lake, MN spends 29.7% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Lake city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Lake city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Lake 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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