How many renters in Paynesville, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.2% (±15.4 points) of renting households in Paynesville, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.2% (±15.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.5% (±14.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±15.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Paynesville
| Share of income spent on rent | Paynesville | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 30.9% (±16.5 points) | 13.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±8.3 points) | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.7% (±6.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.2% (±4.4 points) | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±4.5 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.5% (±14.7 points) | 43.3% | 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.
Paynesville against Stearns County, its state and the nation
| Paynesville | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.2% (±15.4 points) | 49.9% (±3.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.5% (±14.7 points) | 43.3% (±3.2 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±15.6 points) | 29.9% (±2.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,307 (±$12,187) | $42,826 (±$2,417) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $815 (±$272) | $1,068 (±$42) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Paynesville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Stearns County (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Stearns County, Paynesville ranks 28 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 768 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 Paynesville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paynesville | — | 47.2% (±15.4 points) | — |
| Paynesville Township | 1.8 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roseville Township (Kandiyohi County) | 4.8 mi | 80.0% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roscoe | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±131.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Grove Township | 6.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Henry | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Henry Township | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eden Lake Township | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irving Township | 8.4 mi | 31.6% (±60.8 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 Stearns County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Belgrade | 51.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Farming Township | 50.0% (±34.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Paynesville Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 25 | Albany | 48.9% (±21.0 points) |
| 26 | Freeport | 48.1% (±28.7 points) |
| 27 | St. Cloud | 47.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 28 | Paynesville | 47.2% (±15.4 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Elrosa | 45.5% (±34.3 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Getty Township | 45.5% (±47.1 points) |
| 31 | Sauk Centre Township | 38.3% (±34.4 points) |
| 32 | Richmond | 34.7% (±35.9 points) |
| 33 | Kimball | 34.5% (±16.3 points) |
| 34 | Avon | 33.6% (±17.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Stearns 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 Paynesville
Are renters in Paynesville rent-burdened?
47.2% of renting households in Paynesville 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 Paynesville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Paynesville, MN spends 25.7% (±15.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paynesville city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paynesville city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paynesville 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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