How many renters in Lexington, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.0% (±14.1 points) of renting households in Lexington, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.0% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.6% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lexington
| Share of income spent on rent | Lexington | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±8.9 points) | 10.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±4.9 points) | 12.4% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.4% (±8.9 points) | 14.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.7% (±12.3 points) | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±6.0 points) | 9.9% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.6% (±12.8 points) | 41.2% | 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.
Lexington against Anoka County, its state and the nation
| Lexington | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.0% (±14.1 points) | 51.1% (±2.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.6% (±12.8 points) | 41.2% (±2.2 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±3.1 points) | 30.6% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,210 (±$9,947) | $55,974 (±$1,628) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,573 (±$122) | $1,464 (±$26) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lexington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Anoka County (51.1%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Anoka County, Lexington ranks 16 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 934 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 Lexington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | — | 40.0% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Circle Pines | 1.2 mi | 48.5% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mounds View | 2.8 mi | 50.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blaine | 2.8 mi | 45.9% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lino Lakes | 3.4 mi | 61.1% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake Park | 3.9 mi | 56.4% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shoreview | 4.1 mi | 51.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Oaks | 4.1 mi | 75.6% (±19.6 points) | Higher |
| Arden Hills | 4.6 mi | 51.9% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Oaks, MN (75.6%).
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 Anoka County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Circle Pines | 48.5% (±25.6 points) |
| 11 | Ramsey | 47.0% (±13.7 points) |
| 12 | Blaine | 45.9% (±7.9 points) |
| 13 | Linwood Township | 45.7% (±52.7 points) |
| 14 | Fridley | 44.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 15 | Oak Grove | 41.8% (±29.3 points) |
| 16 | Lexington | 40.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 17 | St. Francis | 37.5% (±18.1 points) |
| 18 | East Bethel | 36.2% (±21.2 points) |
| 19 | Centerville | 31.4% (±27.4 points) |
| 20 | Hilltop | 27.5% (±15.9 points) |
| 21 | Nowthen | 0.0% (±131.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Anoka 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 Lexington
Are renters in Lexington rent-burdened?
40.0% of renting households in Lexington 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 Lexington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lexington, MN spends 27.6% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington city, Minnesota
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 Lexington city, Minnesota (place:36836, in state:27).
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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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