How many renters in Northfield, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.9% (±6.9 points) of renting households in Northfield, 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 23.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.9% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.2% (±6.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.9% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Northfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Northfield | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.1% (±6.7 points) | 15.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±5.6 points) | 9.3% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.1% (±6.9 points) | 15.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±4.5 points) | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±3.3 points) | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.2% (±6.1 points) | 37.2% | 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.
Northfield against Rice County, its state and the nation
| Northfield | Rice County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.9% (±6.9 points) | 44.7% (±6.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.2% (±6.1 points) | 37.2% (±5.5 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.9% (±1.7 points) | 28.3% (±1.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,894 (±$7,860) | $42,068 (±$6,105) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,103 (±$79) | $1,083 (±$65) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Northfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Rice County (44.7%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Rice County, Northfield ranks 7 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1040 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 Northfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | — | 35.9% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Dundas | 2.5 mi | 20.0% (±61.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater Township | 3.8 mi | 30.0% (±90.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield Township | 4.4 mi | 30.0% (±86.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterford Township | 4.5 mi | 45.8% (±39.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenvale Township | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±67.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sciota Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±105.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dennison | 7.6 mi | 22.2% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cannon City Township | 8.4 mi | 9.5% (±55.5 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 Rice County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webster Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Richland Township | 88.9% (±88.3 points) |
| 3 | Forest Township (Rice County) | 78.1% (±38.7 points) |
| 4 | Nerstrand | 66.7% (±110.6 points) |
| 5 | Faribault | 54.1% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Walcott Township | 37.1% (±46.2 points) |
| 7 | Northfield | 35.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 8 | Wheeling Township | 33.3% (±111.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Bridgewater Township | 30.0% (±90.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Northfield Township | 30.0% (±86.8 points) |
| 11 | Shieldsville Township | 28.2% (±53.2 points) |
| 12 | Morristown | 26.4% (±18.9 points) |
| 13 | Lonsdale | 25.8% (±40.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Rice 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 Northfield
Are renters in Northfield rent-burdened?
35.9% of renting households in Northfield 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 Northfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Northfield, MN spends 23.9% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield 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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