How many renters in Litchfield, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.0% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Litchfield, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.0% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.5% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±6.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Litchfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Litchfield | Meeker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±6.2 points) | 13.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±7.4 points) | 13.6% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.4% (±7.9 points) | 19.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±4.2 points) | 8.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±4.1 points) | 7.4% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.5% (±9.8 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.
Litchfield against Meeker County, its state and the nation
| Litchfield | Meeker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.0% (±10.6 points) | 45.9% (±6.9 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.5% (±9.8 points) | 38.5% (±6.4 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±6.9 points) | 27.5% (±3.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,458 (±$11,906) | $40,354 (±$5,460) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $987 (±$108) | $904 (±$63) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Litchfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Meeker County (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Meeker County, Litchfield ranks 8 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 655 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 Litchfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | — | 50.0% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Litchfield Township | 3.3 mi | 28.6% (±66.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darwin Township | 3.9 mi | 30.8% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darwin | 5.3 mi | 52.0% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey Township | 5.6 mi | 25.0% (±78.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest City Township | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenleaf Township | 7.7 mi | 33.3% (±83.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grove City | 7.9 mi | 29.4% (±15.1 points) | Lower |
| Ellsworth Township | 8.5 mi | 77.8% (±68.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grove City, MN (29.4%).
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 Meeker County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Union Grove Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Cosmos Township | 80.0% (±106.8 points) |
| 4 | Ellsworth Township | 77.8% (±68.7 points) |
| 5 | Danielson Township | 66.6% (±82.0 points) |
| 6 | Dassel | 56.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 7 | Darwin | 52.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 8 | Litchfield | 50.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 9 | Kingston Township | 42.9% (±63.0 points) |
| 10 | Eden Valley | 39.4% (±19.7 points) |
| 11 | Watkins | 38.6% (±16.8 points) |
| 12 | Cedar Mills Township | 37.5% (±94.3 points) |
| 13 | Greenleaf Township | 33.3% (±83.2 points) |
| 14 | Darwin Township | 30.8% (±31.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Meeker 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 Litchfield
Are renters in Litchfield rent-burdened?
50.0% of renting households in Litchfield 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 Litchfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Litchfield, MN spends 30.0% (±6.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Litchfield 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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