How many renters in New Ulm, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±10.3 points) of renting households in New Ulm, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±10.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.2% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Ulm
| Share of income spent on rent | New Ulm | Brown County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.4% (±6.4 points) | 22.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±4.7 points) | 12.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±4.8 points) | 8.3% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±4.7 points) | 9.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.5% (±6.8 points) | 15.4% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.2% (±7.7 points) | 32.5% | 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.
New Ulm against Brown County, its state and the nation
| New Ulm | Brown County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±10.3 points) | 47.9% (±7.8 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.2% (±7.7 points) | 32.5% (±6.2 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±3.9 points) | 28.9% (±3.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,690 (±$2,283) | $42,802 (±$3,049) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $962 (±$71) | $890 (±$72) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In New Ulm, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brown County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brown County, New Ulm ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 780 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 New Ulm
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | — | 46.7% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Milford Township | 5.0 mi | 28.6% (±107.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township | 5.1 mi | 39.1% (±38.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood Township | 5.3 mi | 66.7% (±79.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sigel Township | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±123.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Courtland | 6.7 mi | 23.9% (±46.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brighton Township | 7.2 mi | 14.3% (±103.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Courtland Township | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Newton Township | 8.0 mi | 66.7% (±114.2 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 Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnstown Township | 100.0% (±65.3 points) |
| 2 | Lake Hanska Township | 75.0% (±98.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Cottonwood Township | 66.7% (±79.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Home Township | 66.7% (±93.9 points) |
| 5 | Sleepy Eye | 59.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 6 | Springfield | 56.1% (±17.9 points) |
| 7 | New Ulm | 46.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 8 | Hanska | 40.7% (±59.9 points) |
| 9 | Comfrey | 34.2% (±16.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Leavenworth Township | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Stark Township | 33.3% (±120.0 points) |
| 12 | Milford Township | 28.6% (±107.1 points) |
| 13 | Mulligan Township | 20.0% (±109.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Brown 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 New Ulm
Are renters in New Ulm rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in New Ulm 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 New Ulm spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Ulm, MN spends 28.4% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Ulm city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Ulm city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Ulm 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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