How many renters in Menahga, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
18.1% (±7.3 points) of renting households in Menahga, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 18.1% (±7.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 13.0% (±6.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.8% (±0.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Menahga
| Share of income spent on rent | Menahga | Wadena County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±10.7 points) | 24.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.4% (±8.8 points) | 11.5% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 45.1% (±16.5 points) | 20.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±6.2 points) | 7.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±3.9 points) | 10.4% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 13.0% (±6.2 points) | 26.2% | 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.
Menahga against Wadena County, its state and the nation
| Menahga | Wadena County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 18.1% (±7.3 points) | 36.6% (±9.9 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 13.0% (±6.2 points) | 26.2% (±7.9 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.8% (±0.9 points) | 23.6% (±2.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,000 (±$16,102) | $34,877 (±$4,026) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $734 (±$146) | $746 (±$86) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Menahga, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Wadena County (36.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Wadena County, Menahga ranks 11 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1384 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 Menahga
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menahga | — | 18.1% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Blueberry Township | 1.6 mi | 0.0% (±105.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Red Eye Township | 5.1 mi | 42.1% (±78.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shell River Township | 6.1 mi | 25.0% (±122.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Straight River Township | 6.2 mi | 16.7% (±55.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Runeberg Township | 6.5 mi | 20.0% (±68.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paddock Township | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±105.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Township | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sebeka | 8.6 mi | 40.3% (±22.6 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 Wadena County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wadena | 41.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | Sebeka | 40.3% (±22.6 points) |
| 7 | Wadena Township | 40.0% (±49.6 points) |
| 8 | Bullard Township | 33.4% (±44.0 points) |
| 9 | Aldrich | 28.6% (±103.5 points) |
| 10 | Shell River Township | 25.0% (±122.4 points) |
| 11 | Menahga | 18.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 12 | Orton Township | 10.0% (±67.2 points) |
| 13 | Verndale | 9.1% (±54.4 points) |
| 14 | Leaf River Township | 5.4% (±28.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Nimrod | 0.0% (±116.4 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Aldrich Township | 0.0% (±116.4 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Blueberry Township | 0.0% (±105.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Wadena 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 Menahga
Are renters in Menahga rent-burdened?
18.1% of renting households in Menahga 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 Menahga spend on rent?
The median renting household in Menahga, MN spends 22.8% (±0.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menahga city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menahga city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Menahga 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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