What percentage of people rent in Karlstad, MN?
25.6% (±9.8 points) of the occupied homes in Karlstad, MN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 68 renting households against 198 that own their home.
In Karlstad, the share of households that rent went from 40.8% in 2015–2019 to 25.6% in 2020–2024 (−15.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 25.6% (±9.8 points)
- Renting households
- 68 (±30)
- Median renter income
- $31,250 (±$15,924)
Who rents and who owns in Karlstad
| Karlstad | Kittson County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 25.6% (±9.8 points) | 17.1% (±2.5 points) | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 68 (±30) | 304 (±64) | 641,268 (±4,528) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 198 (±41) | 1,470 (±94) | 1,666,687 (±7,556) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.7) | 1.7 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.1 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $31,250 (±$15,924) | $46,625 (±$6,807) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $81,250 (±$26,087) | $88,000 (±$10,659) | $108,214 (±$476) | $100,009 |
In Karlstad, the renter share is not measurably different from Kittson County (17.1%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (27.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Kittson County, Karlstad ranks 6 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 382 of 2,628.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Karlstad has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 40.8% (±7.7 points) | 25.6% (±9.8 points) | −15.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $558 (±$65) | $619 (±$209) | +10.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,917 (±$4,980) | $64,000 (±$14,374) | +33.6% | No measurable change 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 Karlstad
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | — | 25.6% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Arveson Township | 2.3 mi | 0.0% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerwood Township (Kittson County) | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Marshall County) | 6.1 mi | 10.9% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Norway Township (Kittson County) | 6.7 mi | 11.9% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halma | 6.8 mi | 26.7% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pelan Township | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±68.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strandquist | 6.9 mi | 12.8% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson Park Township | 7.2 mi | 9.3% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lincoln Township (Marshall County), MN (10.9%), Nelson Park Township, MN (9.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Kittson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Joseph Township (Kittson County) | 55.6% (±28.2 points) |
| 2 | Richardville Township | 42.9% (±29.4 points) |
| 3 | Lake Bronson | 39.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 4 | Skane Township | 34.8% (±34.8 points) |
| 5 | Halma | 26.7% (±24.2 points) |
| 6 | Karlstad | 25.6% (±9.8 points) |
| 7 | Hallock | 23.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | Caribou Township | 21.4% (±27.4 points) |
| 9 | Lancaster | 20.1% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 | Poppleton Township | 19.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 11 | Percy Township | 15.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 12 | Norway Township (Kittson County) | 11.9% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 35 places in Kittson 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 Karlstad
How many renters are there in Karlstad?
Karlstad has an estimated 68 (±30) renting households, 25.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Karlstad?
In Karlstad, the share of households that rent went from 40.8% in 2015–2019 to 25.6% in 2020–2024 (−15.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Karlstad?
A renting household in Karlstad has 2.1 people on average, against 2.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Karlstad?
The median renting household in Karlstad, MN has an income of $31,250 (±$15,924) a year, against $81,250 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Karlstad city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Karlstad city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Karlstad city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Karlstad city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Karlstad 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 Karlstad city, Minnesota (place:32444, 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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