How many renters in Perham, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.7% (±18.9 points) of renting households in Perham, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.7% (±18.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.5% (±16.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.7% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Perham
| Share of income spent on rent | Perham | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±11.6 points) | 18.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.2% (±5.1 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.9% (±6.0 points) | 10.5% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 22.3% (±16.1 points) | 15.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.2% (±8.7 points) | 8.6% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.5% (±16.8 points) | 33.9% | 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.
Perham against Otter Tail County, its state and the nation
| Perham | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.7% (±18.9 points) | 42.5% (±5.9 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.5% (±16.8 points) | 33.9% (±5.1 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.7% (±5.3 points) | 27.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,280 (±$11,096) | $36,830 (±$2,912) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $855 (±$136) | $868 (±$63) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Perham, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Otter Tail County (42.5%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Otter Tail County, Perham ranks 20 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 741 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 Perham
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham | — | 48.7% (±18.9 points) | — |
| Perham Township | 1.5 mi | 62.5% (±94.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lake Township (Otter Tail County) | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edna Township | 5.5 mi | 17.6% (±64.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gorman Township | 5.6 mi | 60.0% (±86.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richville | 6.9 mi | 63.6% (±86.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Lake Township | 6.9 mi | 40.7% (±56.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corliss Township | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dent | 7.4 mi | 22.2% (±70.4 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 Otter Tail County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | Lida Township | 54.5% (±88.1 points) |
| 15 | Battle Lake | 52.5% (±16.5 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Buse Township | 50.0% (±58.4 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Dane Prairie Township | 50.0% (±109.2 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Dora Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Sverdrup Township | 50.0% (±111.2 points) |
| 20 | Perham | 48.7% (±18.9 points) |
| 21 | Underwood | 48.1% (±22.9 points) |
| 22 | Hobart Township | 47.7% (±35.1 points) |
| 23 | Fergus Falls | 46.3% (±9.0 points) |
| 24 | Henning | 44.0% (±23.6 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Bluffton | 42.9% (±76.4 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Butler Township | 42.9% (±107.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Otter Tail 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 Perham
Are renters in Perham rent-burdened?
48.7% of renting households in Perham 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 Perham spend on rent?
The median renting household in Perham, MN spends 29.7% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perham city, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Perham city, Minnesota (place:50470, in state:27).
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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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