How many renters in Hector, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.8% (±17.9 points) of renting households in Hector, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.8% (±17.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.8% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hector
| Share of income spent on rent | Hector | Renville County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.8% (±13.1 points) | 16.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±6.4 points) | 10.8% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 26.1% (±17.1 points) | 12.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±12.3 points) | 14.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±5.6 points) | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.8% (±17.0 points) | 38.5% | 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.
Hector against Renville County, its state and the nation
| Hector | Renville County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.8% (±17.9 points) | 46.4% (±6.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.8% (±17.0 points) | 38.5% (±5.5 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±7.2 points) | 28.7% (±2.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,464 (±$26,288) | $33,413 (±$6,918) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,125 (±$159) | $790 (±$42) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hector, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Renville County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Renville County, Hector ranks 14 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 897 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 Hector
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hector | — | 41.8% (±17.9 points) | — |
| Hector Township | 1.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Lake | 4.7 mi | 37.8% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melville Township | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Preston Lake Township | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±123.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grafton Township | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±100.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield Township | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±105.2 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 Renville County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Morton | 62.8% (±43.8 points) |
| 9 | Bird Island | 60.0% (±28.7 points) |
| 10 | Boon Lake Township | 54.6% (±35.2 points) |
| 11 | Fairfax | 50.7% (±32.7 points) |
| 12 | Olivia | 48.6% (±16.0 points) |
| 13 | Sacred Heart | 45.2% (±24.2 points) |
| 14 | Hector | 41.8% (±17.9 points) |
| 15 | Buffalo Lake | 37.8% (±23.1 points) |
| 16 | Sacred Heart Township | 33.3% (±110.8 points) |
| 17 | Renville | 29.9% (±16.0 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Bandon Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Beaver Falls Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Brookfield Township | 0.0% (±105.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Renville 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 Hector
Are renters in Hector rent-burdened?
41.8% of renting households in Hector 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 Hector spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hector, MN spends 26.6% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hector city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hector city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hector 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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