How many renters in Mountain Iron, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.3% (±19.2 points) of renting households in Mountain Iron, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.3% (±19.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 16.4% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.2% (±12.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mountain Iron
| Share of income spent on rent | Mountain Iron | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 35.0% (±15.6 points) | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±11.5 points) | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.5% (±5.2 points) | 11.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±8.0 points) | 10.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 23.9% (±15.5 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 16.4% (±11.3 points) | 41.6% | 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.
Mountain Iron against St. Louis County, its state and the nation
| Mountain Iron | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.3% (±19.2 points) | 52.7% (±2.7 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 16.4% (±11.3 points) | 41.6% (±2.3 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.2% (±12.3 points) | 31.2% (±1.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,709 (±$13,320) | $37,114 (±$1,847) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $918 (±$211) | $1,013 (±$36) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mountain Iron, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from St. Louis County (52.7%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In St. Louis County, Mountain Iron ranks 38 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 926 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 Mountain Iron
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Iron | — | 40.3% (±19.2 points) | — |
| Virginia | 4.7 mi | 52.7% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kinney | 5.0 mi | 16.7% (±108.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eveleth | 5.3 mi | 49.0% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Great Scott Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wuori Township | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilbert | 8.0 mi | 62.4% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buhl | 8.1 mi | 27.9% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iron Junction | 8.1 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 St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Sturgeon Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 33 | Eveleth | 49.0% (±22.6 points) |
| 34 | Biwabik Township | 47.4% (±67.8 points) |
| 35 | Fredenberg Township | 44.4% (±76.0 points) |
| 36 | Grand Lake Township | 42.6% (±36.4 points) |
| 37 | Rice Lake | 41.5% (±40.2 points) |
| 38 | Mountain Iron | 40.3% (±19.2 points) |
| 39 | Chisholm | 37.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Breitung Township | 33.3% (±36.2 points) |
| 40 (tie) | French Township | 33.3% (±107.6 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Owens Township | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 43 | Tower | 30.8% (±57.2 points) |
| 44 | Halden Township | 30.0% (±41.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 79 places in St. Louis 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 Mountain Iron
Are renters in Mountain Iron rent-burdened?
40.3% of renting households in Mountain Iron 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 Mountain Iron spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mountain Iron, MN spends 25.2% (±12.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Iron city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Iron city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Iron 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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