How many renters in Minneapolis, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±1.7 points) of renting households in Minneapolis, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±1.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.6% (±1.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±0.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Minneapolis
| Share of income spent on rent | Minneapolis | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±1.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±0.9 points) | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±1.0 points) | 14.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.0% (±1.2 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±1.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.6% (±1.4 points) | 38.2% | 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.
Minneapolis against Hennepin County, its state and the nation
| Minneapolis | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±1.7 points) | 47.5% (±1.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.6% (±1.4 points) | 38.2% (±0.9 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.0% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,427 (±$1,772) | $59,890 (±$1,200) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,371 (±$20) | $1,487 (±$14) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Minneapolis, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hennepin County (47.5%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hennepin County, Minneapolis ranks 20 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 749 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 Minneapolis
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | — | 48.1% (±1.7 points) | — |
| Lauderdale | 3.8 mi | 41.4% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Valley | 4.8 mi | 47.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Louis Park | 4.8 mi | 39.8% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Falcon Heights | 4.9 mi | 52.9% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robbinsdale | 5.2 mi | 61.9% (±11.1 points) | Higher |
| St. Anthony (Hennepin County) | 5.3 mi | 58.7% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia Heights | 6.0 mi | 60.4% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Richfield | 6.2 mi | 43.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Louis Park, MN (39.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Robbinsdale, MN (61.9%), Columbia Heights, MN (60.4%).
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 Hennepin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Crystal | 54.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 15 | New Hope | 54.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 16 | Deephaven | 51.6% (±32.2 points) |
| 17 | Wayzata | 51.5% (±17.1 points) |
| 18 | Brooklyn Center | 50.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 19 | Edina | 49.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 20 | Minneapolis | 48.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 21 | Golden Valley | 47.6% (±9.8 points) |
| 22 | Hopkins | 47.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 23 | Maple Grove | 47.2% (±8.2 points) |
| 24 | Maple Plain | 46.9% (±22.3 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Bloomington | 46.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Corcoran | 46.3% (±66.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Hennepin 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 Minneapolis
Are renters in Minneapolis rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis spend on rent?
The median renting household in Minneapolis, MN spends 29.3% (±0.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minneapolis city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minneapolis city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis city, Minnesota (place:43000, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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