How many renters in Oakdale, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.5% (±9.1 points) of renting households in Oakdale, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.5% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oakdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Oakdale | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±6.0 points) | 10.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.0% (±2.9 points) | 11.2% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.1% (±4.5 points) | 15.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±5.3 points) | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.4% (±5.4 points) | 10.2% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±7.3 points) | 41.0% | 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.
Oakdale against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Oakdale | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.5% (±9.1 points) | 51.2% (±4.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±7.3 points) | 41.0% (±3.6 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±2.6 points) | 30.6% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,212 (±$11,085) | $65,980 (±$4,224) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,481 (±$109) | $1,710 (±$45) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Oakdale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (51.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Oakdale ranks 13 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 544 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 Oakdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | — | 55.5% (±9.1 points) | — |
| North St. Paul | 2.6 mi | 56.3% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Elmo | 2.6 mi | 78.7% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Landfall | 2.7 mi | 0.0% (±93.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood | 4.0 mi | 54.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willernie | 4.6 mi | 10.6% (±42.6 points) | Lower |
| Mahtomedi | 4.9 mi | 75.1% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Birchwood Village | 5.1 mi | 8.9% (±39.8 points) | Lower |
| White Bear Lake | 5.9 mi | 49.7% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Willernie, MN (10.6%), Birchwood Village, MN (8.9%).
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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lakeland | 68.2% (±35.8 points) |
| 8 | Scandia | 66.1% (±47.4 points) |
| 9 | Marine on St. Croix | 61.5% (±79.7 points) |
| 10 | Stillwater Township | 60.0% (±40.6 points) |
| 11 | Cottage Grove | 59.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 12 | Oak Park Heights | 56.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 13 | Oakdale | 55.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 14 | Lake St. Croix Beach | 53.8% (±78.8 points) |
| 15 | Newport | 50.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 16 | St. Marys Point | 50.0% (±70.8 points) |
| 17 | Forest Lake | 49.4% (±12.8 points) |
| 18 | Stillwater | 49.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 19 | Woodbury | 46.1% (±6.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Washington 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 Oakdale
Are renters in Oakdale rent-burdened?
55.5% of renting households in Oakdale 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 Oakdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oakdale, MN spends 31.9% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale 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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