What percentage of people rent in Isle, MN?
35.4% (±5.8 points) of the occupied homes in Isle, MN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 119 renting households against 217 that own their home.
In Isle, the share of households that rent went from 43.2% in 2015–2019 to 35.4% in 2020–2024 (−7.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 35.4% (±5.8 points)
- Renting households
- 119 (±24)
- Median renter income
- $34,531 (±$8,876)
Who rents and who owns in Isle
| Isle | Mille Lacs County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 35.4% (±5.8 points) | 22.1% (±2.0 points) | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 119 (±24) | 2,363 (±236) | 641,268 (±4,528) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 217 (±37) | 8,309 (±227) | 1,666,687 (±7,556) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.0 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $34,531 (±$8,876) | $36,202 (±$2,161) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $67,250 (±$8,553) | $86,212 (±$4,175) | $108,214 (±$476) | $100,009 |
In Isle, the renter share is higher than in Mille Lacs County (22.1%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (27.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Mille Lacs County, Isle ranks 4 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 161 of 2,628.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Isle has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 43.2% (±7.7 points) | 35.4% (±5.8 points) | −7.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $521 (±$122) | $791 (±$101) | +51.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $31,111 (±$3,818) | $54,773 (±$4,131) | +76.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Isle
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle | — | 35.4% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Isle Harbor Township | 2.7 mi | 6.3% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Wahkon | 3.4 mi | 20.3% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| East Side Township | 4.9 mi | 12.7% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Idun Township | 5.2 mi | 16.1% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Hay Brook Township | 5.3 mi | 3.3% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| South Harbor Township | 6.8 mi | 25.1% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Lewis Township | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±48.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillman Township (Kanabec County) | 9.0 mi | 6.7% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Isle Harbor Township, MN (6.3%), Wahkon, MN (20.3%), East Side Township, MN (12.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Mille Lacs County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onamia | 48.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 2 | Milaca | 41.6% (±8.2 points) |
| 3 | Princeton | 37.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 4 | Isle | 35.4% (±5.8 points) |
| 5 | Kathio Township | 30.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 6 | Pease | 25.7% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 | South Harbor Township | 25.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 8 | Wahkon | 20.3% (±10.2 points) |
| 9 | Foreston | 14.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 10 | East Side Township | 12.7% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 10 of 25 places in Mille Lacs County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Isle
How many renters are there in Isle?
Isle has an estimated 119 (±24) renting households, 35.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Isle?
In Isle, the share of households that rent went from 43.2% in 2015–2019 to 35.4% in 2020–2024 (−7.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Isle?
A renting household in Isle has 2.1 people on average, against 2.0 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Isle?
The median renting household in Isle, MN has an income of $34,531 (±$8,876) a year, against $67,250 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Isle city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Isle city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Isle city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Isle city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Isle city, Minnesota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Isle city, Minnesota (place:31472, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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