How many renters in Fosston, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.2% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Fosston, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.2% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.6% (±14.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.0% (±10.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fosston
| Share of income spent on rent | Fosston | Polk County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 33.6% (±15.4 points) | 14.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±8.4 points) | 6.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.5% (±4.7 points) | 12.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±5.3 points) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.6% (±14.2 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.
Fosston against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Fosston | Polk County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.2% (±14.4 points) | 55.2% (±6.7 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.6% (±14.2 points) | 47.4% (±5.8 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.0% (±10.0 points) | 33.3% (±3.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,750 (±$26,517) | $31,949 (±$4,941) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $790 (±$149) | $855 (±$58) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Fosston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Polk County (55.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Polk County, Fosston ranks 21 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 965 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 Fosston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosston | — | 39.2% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Rosebud Township | 3.7 mi | 25.0% (±93.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandsvold Township | 5.4 mi | 12.5% (±94.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| King Township | 6.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sletten Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Township | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±123.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| McIntosh | 7.2 mi | 65.5% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heier Township | 8.5 mi | 28.6% (±98.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hill River Township | 8.7 mi | 100.0% (±131.9 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 Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 | Fosston | 39.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 22 | Mentor | 35.7% (±72.3 points) |
| 23 | Eden Township (Polk County) | 31.3% (±76.9 points) |
| 24 | Fisher | 29.7% (±14.5 points) |
| 25 | Fertile | 27.5% (±12.1 points) |
| 26 | Rosebud Township | 25.0% (±93.9 points) |
| 27 | Brandsvold Township | 12.5% (±94.6 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 Fosston
Are renters in Fosston rent-burdened?
39.2% of renting households in Fosston 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 Fosston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fosston, MN spends 23.0% (±10.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fosston city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fosston city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fosston 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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