How many renters in Mendota Heights, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.0% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Mendota Heights, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.0% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.5% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mendota Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Mendota Heights | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±4.3 points) | 10.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.9% (±15.1 points) | 13.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.9% (±3.8 points) | 14.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.1% (±13.9 points) | 11.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.5% (±4.2 points) | 10.0% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.5% (±10.6 points) | 39.8% | 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.
Mendota Heights against Dakota County, its state and the nation
| Mendota Heights | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.0% (±11.4 points) | 49.8% (±2.3 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.5% (±10.6 points) | 39.8% (±1.8 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±4.2 points) | 29.9% (±0.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,712 (±$9,177) | $60,763 (±$2,526) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,631 (±$139) | $1,548 (±$31) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mendota Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dakota County (49.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dakota County, Mendota Heights ranks 20 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 915 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 Mendota Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Heights | — | 41.0% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Mendota | 1.5 mi | 64.7% (±65.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lilydale | 2.1 mi | 70.8% (±11.6 points) | Higher |
| West St. Paul | 2.9 mi | 58.7% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| South St. Paul | 4.6 mi | 48.3% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagan | 4.6 mi | 44.0% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inver Grove Heights | 5.0 mi | 52.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Paul | 5.1 mi | 49.9% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 6.6 mi | 50.1% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lilydale, MN (70.8%), West St. Paul, MN (58.7%).
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 Dakota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | South St. Paul | 48.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 15 | Vermillion | 46.2% (±73.4 points) |
| 16 | Waterford Township | 45.8% (±39.0 points) |
| 17 | Rosemount | 45.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 18 | Eagan | 44.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 19 | Hastings | 42.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 20 | Mendota Heights | 41.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 21 | Castle Rock Township | 40.9% (±38.6 points) |
| 22 | Coates | 31.6% (±69.4 points) |
| 23 | Hampton | 25.0% (±96.3 points) |
| 24 | Empire | 24.1% (±38.5 points) |
| 25 | Hampton Township | 19.0% (±58.3 points) |
| 26 | Randolph | 5.7% (±42.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Dakota 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 Mendota Heights
Are renters in Mendota Heights rent-burdened?
41.0% of renting households in Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mendota Heights, MN spends 27.5% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota Heights city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota Heights city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota Heights 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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