How many renters in Montevideo, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.2% (±13.8 points) of renting households in Montevideo, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.2% (±13.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.7% (±13.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±13.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montevideo
| Share of income spent on rent | Montevideo | Chippewa County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.0% (±10.0 points) | 22.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±8.4 points) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±6.4 points) | 11.7% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.6% (±7.7 points) | 10.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.5% (±2.2 points) | 4.6% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.7% (±13.6 points) | 38.6% | 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.
Montevideo against Chippewa County, its state and the nation
| Montevideo | Chippewa County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.2% (±13.8 points) | 43.2% (±9.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.7% (±13.6 points) | 38.6% (±8.7 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±13.1 points) | 26.6% (±4.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,525 (±$7,357) | $33,813 (±$6,273) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $851 (±$37) | $869 (±$49) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Montevideo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chippewa County (43.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chippewa County, Montevideo ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 747 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 Montevideo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | — | 48.2% (±13.8 points) | — |
| Sparta Township | 1.6 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Release Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosewood Township | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watson | 5.8 mi | 43.3% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leenthrop Township | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baxter Township | 9.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mandt Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Bend Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Chippewa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kragero Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Granite Falls Township | 75.0% (±96.0 points) |
| 3 | Maynard | 51.6% (±61.0 points) |
| 4 | Sparta Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 5 | Montevideo | 48.2% (±13.8 points) |
| 6 | Watson | 43.3% (±28.8 points) |
| 7 | Woods Township | 42.9% (±102.4 points) |
| 8 | Rheiderland Township | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 9 | Clara City | 38.7% (±19.0 points) |
| 10 | Crate Township | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 11 | Milan | 7.7% (±49.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Chippewa 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 Montevideo
Are renters in Montevideo rent-burdened?
48.2% of renting households in Montevideo 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 Montevideo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montevideo, MN spends 29.0% (±13.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montevideo city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montevideo city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montevideo 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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